Human Services Instructor: Competition #190
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Monday, October 01, 2018
Closes: Monday, October 15, 2018
The School of Health and Human Services invites applications for an instructor to teach in the Human Services (HS) Certificate and Diploma programs.
Under the supervision of the School Chair, the successful applicant will have the education and experience to provide instruction in the following courses: SSW 161: Introduction to Social Policy; and HSER 270/280: Advanced Human Services Practicum.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide classroom instruction to first year certificate students and be available for student consultation
- Supervise and support practicum education for Human Service Diploma students in community placements
- Communicate with practice partners to ensure common understanding of learning outcomes for practicum
- Foster practice partner and College relationships
- Review and update curriculum to ensure currency and relevance
- Evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback
- Participate in instructional team meetings
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Active engagement of students in a variety of face-to-face learning strategies
- Create and maintain a positive and respectful learning environment
- Confidence in use of the Moodle learning management system
- Expertise in relational practice and team work
Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Five years of experience in a variety practice settings
- Previous teaching experience in a post-secondary setting is an asset
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
This is a 63% short-term position commencing December 22, 2018 and ending June 29, 2019 with the possibility of additional work during the 2019/20 academic year. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,194.04-$3,525.58 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Monday, October 15, 2018.