English Instructor: Competition #097
An Internal Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The School of University Arts and Sciences invites applications for an instructor to teach first-year English Composition, Literature and Business Communications courses. The successful applicant will teach courses both on the Castlegar campus and online.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Employ best practices for teaching and learning
- Provide instruction to students
- Create and maintain a positive learning environment
- Provide constructive and meaningful feedback to students
- Evaluate student progress and achievement
- Ensure the alignment of course outcomes, assessments and evaluation
- Complete Moodle training sessions
- Report to the UAS School Chair on course progress including course outlines, assessments and student issues
- Attend meetings, participate in student recruitment and retention activities and complete assigned duties
- Engage in professional development and course development activities
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of best practices for teaching and learning
- A commitment to student success
- Ability to engage students with diverse backgrounds and academic abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to contribute to School and/or College initiatives
Education and Experience
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in English
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level
This is a short-term, 90% position commencing August 1, 2019 and ending July 31, 2020. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,232.42 - $3,587.27 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 Tuesday, June 11, 2019.