Intercultural Communications Instructor: Competition #189
An Internal Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Closes: Friday, October 11, 2019
The School of University Arts and Sciences invites applications for an instructor to teach CMNS 200: Intercultural Communications in the winter 2020 semester. Intercultural Communications explores the inherent relationship between culture, language, and communication, as well as examines basic concepts such as identity, assumptions, stereotypes, beliefs, value systems, and globalization. Barriers to effective intercultural communication are identified and strategies for overcoming them explored. The focus of this course is to help students develop meaningful strategies to communicate in today’s culturally diverse communities.
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
- Report to the UAS School Chair on related course matters including the course outline, assessments, and student issues
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 Intercultural Communications or a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
This a short-term, 18% position commencing December 22, 2019 to April 26, 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 Friday, October 11, 2019.