Position Information



Position Number
S00135


Position Title
College Professor - Business Administration (Marketing)


Division/Portfolio
Okanagan School of Business


Department/Program
Business Administration


Location
Kelowna


Other Flexible Work Options



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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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


Education and Experience
The minimum qualification is a Master\xe2\x80\x99s 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.


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\xe2\x80\x99s 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


Preferred Qualifications

The Business Administration department is seeking a professor for a continuing, full-time position in Kelowna. The ability to teach in the specialty area of Marketing is needed. Practical experience in Marketing and Advertising with at least 5 years related recent business experience, and some teaching experience in the specialty area is required. Direct, current experience and knowledge of online data analytics use and interpretation in the marketing field is highly desirable, as is relevant work experience with traditional and digital media and sales strategies and the creation of content.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both business administration diploma and degree programs. Travel between campuses may be required. Ideal candidates will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learning-centered teaching philosophy. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity will be considered an asset. Successful applicants will be integral to the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.


Desired Start Date
08/01/2023


Position End Date (if temporary)



Schedule



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


Appointment Type
Faculty - Full-time Continuing


Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are advised to review all posted School of Business postings as a separate application is required for each posting.

For further information about this position, please contact Bill Gillett at wgillett@okanagan.bc.ca.


Employee Group
Faculty