Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P00107

Position Title

College Professor - Geography & Earth and Environmental Science

Division/Portfolio

Arts and Foundational Programs

Department/Program

Geography/ Earth & Environmental Sciences

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's 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's 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's degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the disciplineIndependent, 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's 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 Department of Geography & Earth and Environmental Science is seeking term part-time College Professors to teach in Winter 2026 semester on the Kelowna campus and online.

The minimum qualification is a master's degree; PhD is preferred. An equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline will be considered. Professional or postsecondary schoolwork experience directly related to the duty assignment is an asset. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.

Desired Start Date

01/02/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

04/30/2026

Schedule

Instructional workload may be comprised of the following courses, depending on candidate qualifications and experience:

Online courses:

EESC 101 (lecture) - Intro Environmental Science (Wed 11:00-13:50)

EESC 101 (lab) - Intro Environmental Science (Tues 8:00-10:50)

EESC 213 (lecture) - Intro to Forest Science and Management (Tues/Thurs 8:00-9:20)

GEOG/EESC 214 (lecture) - Global Climate Change (Wed/Fri 9:30-10:50)

GEOG 270 (lecture) - Geographic Data Analysis (Mon 11:00-13:50)

GEOG 270 (lab) - Geographic Data Analysis (Thurs 8:00-10:50)

Face-to-face courses on Kelowna campus:

EESC 111 (lecture) - Earth Science (Mon/Wed 15:30-16:50)

EESC 111 (lab) - Earth Science (Wed 11:00-13:50)



In your cover letter, please clearly indicate the courses you are applying to teach and how your expertise applies to each course.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary range $71,486 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Appointment Type

Faculty - Part-time Term

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.


For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Todd Redding, Chair, Department of Geography and Earth and Environmental Science, by way of email to

GEOG

-EESCChair@okanagan.bc.ca.

Employee Group

Faculty


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003257

Number of Vacancies

2

Posting Open Date

10/27/2025

Posting Closing Date

11/11/2025

Open Until Filled

No


Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.