GIS/Geomatics Instructor: Competition #110
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The School of Environment and Geomatics is seeking an instructor to teach in the Geographic Information System (GIS) programs. Under the supervision of the School Chair, the successful applicant will have the education and experience to provide instruction in the following courses: GIS310 GIS Data Management, GIS316 Introduction to CAD for GIS professionals, GIS329 Principles of Programming, GIS313 Database Systems, GIS314 Spatial Database Design and Development, and GIS437 Emerging Trends in GIS.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver teaching strategies and assessments that meet course outcomes
- Provide instruction to students
- Provide constructive and meaningful feedback to students
- Participate in school and program meetings for all relevant schools
- Develop curriculum according to Selkirk College policy and procedures
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- GIS310 GIS Data Management: teaching FME workflows, data interoperability options in ArcGIS, and GIS/CAD integration
- GIS316 Introduction to CAD: Understanding of AutoDesk AutoCAD and AutoCAD Map3D, experience with GIS/CAD integration
- GIS329 Principals of Programming for GIS Professionals: Excellent Python programing, scripting, and teaching abilities. Experience with the needs and use cases of programming for a data analyst. Experience with python based geospatial tools and/or ArcPy is beneficial
- GIS313 Database Systems & GIS314 Spatial Database Design and Development: Ability to teach beginning and intermediate applied database courses using PostgreSQL, the ANSI SQL Standard, and management applications (PGAdmin, DBeaver). Understanding and experience with Esri Enterprise Geodatabases (Esri Spatial Database Engine / ArcSDE) and PostGIS (including tooling, i.e.: ArcGIS Desktop, QGIS)
- GIS437 Emerging Trends in GIS: Ability to stay current with GIS technologies and a drive to introduce them in the classroom. Experience with emerging open source (i.e.: GeoServer, Leaflet, QGIS, GDAL etc.) and proprietary geospatial tools
- Demonstrated ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and academic abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both orally and in writing)
- Strong competencies in working independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Geomatics, Computer Science or related field
- Two to three years teaching experience in a post-secondary environment
- Industry GIS experience is desired.
- Applicants with lesser education or experience may be considered for all or some of the available position.
This is a short term, 9.5-56% position (depending on qualifications) commencing August 05, 2019 and ending April 23, 2020, 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 $2,232.42 – $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 Wednesday, June 19, 2019.