CS Instructor

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time
Job Description:Langara College Continuing Studies is accepting applications for part-time instructors to teach a Customs Issues and Procedures course in the Fall term beginning first week of September 2024 (13-week course, 40 hours total).

Course delivery will be in-person at the Langara College main campus in Vancouver, BC.

Successful candidates will provide instruction to students in the Supply Chain and Logistics Post-Degree Diploma program (see Continuing Studies website for information). Applicants should have subject-matter expertise and industry experience in the areas of Canadian customs procedures, customs legislation, regulatory compliance, trade documentation, tariffs administration, and importation and exportation of goods.

Candidates will prepare and deliver instruction to adult students who have completed undergraduate degrees. The course is at a novice undergraduate level. Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated teaching experience. Knowledge of an online LMS for academic instruction and learning facilitation is preferred. Experience with teaching or training groups of International students in post-secondary education would be valuable for this role.

Scheduling of classes will be daytime on weekdays or weekday evenings.

Salary: Hourly wage may vary depending on position and professional experience (e.g., $90-$115/hour).

Course Preparation, delivery, and administrative duties

  • Creates and maintains a safe, equitable, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students
  • Develops and/or utilizes various instructional strategies and delivery methods to achieve the learning objectives as directed in the course outline
  • Instructs students using lectures, assignments, case studies, textbook materials, presentations, discussion groups and other appropriate activities
  • Employs available instructor resources and teaching materials from textbook and other sources; prepares or upgrades lessons and then delivers quality classes to achieve learning outcomes
  • Informs students about College procedures and policies, course requirements and expectations, assessments and grading, behavioral expectations and attendance policies
  • Develops and grades course exams, quizzes, assignments, and student project grading as required
  • Advises students and provides additional learning assistance and support as needed
  • Maintains daily student grading records and grades submissions
  •  Performs other duties related to a teaching environment as needed
  • Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of Langara College
  • Establishes and maintains effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large
  • Participates in scheduled meetings and appropriate college-related activities as requested by the Program Coordinator.

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience

  • Relevant professional certification is required [e.g. CCS (Certified Customs Specialist), CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist), Canada Border Services Agency, SCMP accreditation, APICS].
  • Candidates should have a degree/diploma credential in a relevant field from an accredited college or university at the time of application.
  • A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience working in a relevant Customs professional role is expected.
  • Ability to communicate well in English, orally and in writing, is required.
  • Applicants must be comfortable working with students of all abilities and diverse backgrounds, both in an in-person classroom setting and in online-learning delivery modalities.
  • Educational teaching or training experience of at least 3 years, including experience with course planning, implementation, learning assessment and classroom management is preferred.
  • Knowledge of a learning management system, such as Brightspace by D2L or Canvas LMS, is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to instruct students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds is preferred.
  • Understanding of Adult Learning Principles is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to develop and implement new strategies, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
  • Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests or complaints.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English language proficiency.

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00 per hour


Pay Grade:

CS Instructional


Scheduled Weekly Hours:

3


Hours may vary according to the needs of the department. 


Closing Date:

Sunday, June 9 2024

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

 

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

 

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.



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