Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P00169

Position Title

College Professor

Division/Portfolio

Science and Technology

Department/Program

Civil Engineering Technology

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 education and experience for this position is a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology and five years industry-related work experience. A diploma (for example, Civil or Mechanical) or a degree (for example, BASc, MASc or PhD) in a Civil Engineering or related engineering field and industry relevant work experience will also be considered. Registration with a professional governing body, such as ASTTBC or EGBC, is preferred. Local industrial experience in a Civil Engineering field is preferred. Teaching experience would be an asset. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.

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 Civil Engineering Technology Department is seeking a part-time to full-time term college professor(s) with experience working in the field and teaching theoretical and practical topics. The preferred qualifications include relevant and recent local industry experience and a Civil Engineering (or related) diploma or degree. Applicants with local, current experience in industry will be given preference. Applicants with a degree or diploma in a related field of study and work experience will also be considered.



Duties will include in-person teaching, laboratory preparation, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades. The instructional assignment can include, but will not be limited to, some of the following lecture and/or labs at the Kelowna Campus. All the courses noted below have been taught previously and have lecture notes, labs, etc. that will be available to the successful applicant.




Winter Term (January to April) 2026
CiEn 141 - Drafting II (with CAD) - Two 2-hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week CiEn 147 - Software Applications for Engineering Technology - One 1-hour lecture and two 2-hour labs per week) CiEn 232 - Construction Estimating - Two hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week



For the Calendar descriptions of the above courses, please visit:

https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/civil-engineering-technology-diploma

under the Program Outline section.

In your cover letter, please note which course(s) you wish to teach. This is very important. As you can see from the above list of courses, the range of expertise needed is highly variable and we would not expect a candidate to be an expert in all the courses noted above. Rather, we are looking for the candidate that is open to teaching mainly within their area of expertise and some other complimentary areas and to be a team player.



The successful candidate will be expected to teach in-person lectures and laboratories weekly for the assigned courses and commit to ongoing development of working knowledge in their field. The instructional assignment is expected to include but is not limited to theoretical and practical topics within first- and second-year Civil Engineering Technology lectures and labs.

Desired Start Date

01/02/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

04/30/2026

Schedule

Winter 2026 part time or full time: Jan 2 - Apr 30 (17 weeks)

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary range $71,846 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

In your cover letter, note which course(s) you wish to teach.



For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Ken Langedyk, chair of the Civil Engineering Department, at: KLangedyk@okanagan.bc.ca

Employee Group

Faculty


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003227

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

09/16/2025

Posting Closing Date

10/05/2025

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.