Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P01829

Position Title

College Professor

Division/Portfolio

Science and Technology

Department/Program

Kinesiology

Location

Penticton

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 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'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 Kinesiology Department is seeking a part-time term college professor at the Penticton campus to teach in the Kinesiology Diploma Program. The instructional assignment is expected to include in-person course lectures at the Penticton Campus for the winter semester, including but not limited to the following teaching areas:

Health and Human Nutrition (currently scheduled Fridays 10am to 1pm, subject to change - if necessary)



Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a master's degree specializing in kinesiology or related discipline, and advanced conceptual knowledge in the course content area. Industry work experience and on-going professional development is preferred. Teaching experience with a variety of modes of delivery is considered an asset (e.g. face-to-face, blended learning, online learning).

Duties will include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent teaching record in learner-centered instruction, an interest in lifelong learning, and a service-oriented approach. Successful applicants will become an integral part of a team that will help Okanagan College transform lives and communities.

Desired Start Date

01/02/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

04/30/2026

Schedule

Winter 2026 part 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

More information about Kinesiology Diploma program and courses can be found at:

https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/kinesiology-diploma

. For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact the Department Chair Wendy Wheeler at wwheeler@okanagan.bc.ca

Employee Group

Faculty


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003226

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

09/16/2025

Posting Closing Date

10/13/2025

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.