College Professors in Science and Technology

OKANAGAN COLLEGE

Okanagan College transforms lives and communities.  We are one of Canada's leading colleges.  We create outstanding educational experiences for our learners, both students and employees.  We work and learn in a welcoming and caring culture.  We are a catalyst for change through collaboration with our learners and partners.  We serve, lead and anticipate the social, economic and environmental needs of communities.

Okanagan College is hiring College Professors in Science and Technology for the upcoming Academic Year 2023/2024.

Position Title:

College Professor

Competition Number:

Various

Division/Portfolio:

Science and Technology

Department/Program:

Animation, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Infrastructure and Computing Technology, Kinesiology, Mathematics & Statistics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Physics & Astronomy

* Refer to the College’s employment opportunities website for the most accurate listing

Campus/Centre:

Various: Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon & Salmon Arm

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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 program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; 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

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Education and Experience:

The minimum qualification is a Master's degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline. Independent, 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.

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Skills and Abilities:

• Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
• Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
• 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

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Preferred Qualifications:

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Appointment Type:

Various: Continuing and Term (Part-time Term & Full-time Term)

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Appointment Dates:

Continuing: 08/01/2023

Term: 08/21/2023 - 04/29/2024

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Term Faculty Schedule:

Fall 2023 – Full-time - Aug 21 - Dec 23

Fall 2023 – Part-time - Aug 28 - Dec 23

Winter 2024 – Full-time - Jan 2 – Apr 29

Winter 2024 – Part-time – Jan 2 – Apr 29

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Annual Salary/Hourly Rate:

Salary range $62,828 to $100,958 with normal starting salary between $69,017 and $75,206 annually*, dependent on relevant education and experience. *Note: Part-time Term and summer appointments subject to adjustment factors as per the collective agreement

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For detailed information about each of the College Professor employment opportunities available in Science and Technology, please go to the following website: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca

Posting Opening Date:

03/09/2023

Posting Closing Date:

Various - Refer to Each Job Posting

APPLICATIONS:

To apply for a position, please go to our employment site: https://www.employmentopportunities.okanagan.bc.ca and complete an on-line application.

Applicants are reminded to apply to all postings separately. Applying for one posting will not make you an automatic applicant for another posting within the same department.

All applications must be submitted through our employment site to be considered. Applications submitted via Email are not considered.

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 process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca