College Professor

Competition Details

Position Information Position Number S01030 Position Title College Professor - Business Administration (Management) Division/Portfolio School of Business Department/Program Business Administration Location Kelowna Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity. Functions and Duties Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and course revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring, and supervision both in and outside of the lecture period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence, and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees; councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions; administrative duties and other duties.

Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity. Education and Experience The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the disciplineIndependent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred. Skills and Abilities Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes. Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion and active student involvement Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction. Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities. Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level. Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship. Interested in course and program development. Collegial and willing to work constructively with others. Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline. Preferred Qualifications The Business Administration department is seeking a professor for a continuing, full-time position in Kelowna. The ability to teach in the specialty area of Management is needed. Practical experience in Management with at least 5-years of related, recent business experience and teaching experience in the specialty area is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both the business administration diploma and degree. Travel between campuses may be required. Ideal candidates will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learning-centered teaching philosophy. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity will be considered an asset. Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Schedule Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $69,753 to $111,776 with normal starting salary between $76,574 and $83,395 annually*, dependent on relevant education and experience. *Note: Part-time Term and summer appointments subject to adjustment factors as per the collective agreement Appointment Type Faculty - Full-time Continuing Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants are advised to review all posted School of Business postings as a separate application is required for each posting.

For further information about this position, please contact Michael Conlin at MConlin@okanagan.bc.ca. Employee Group Faculty Posting Detail Information Competition Number C002740 Posting Open Date 03/28/2024 Posting Closing Date 04/28/2024 Open Until Filled No Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application

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