Job Description

Position Information


Position Number P00134
Position Title College Professor - Sociology
Division/Portfolio Arts and Foundational Programs
Department/Program Sociology
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 Sociology is seeking a term part-time College Professor for Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 semesters at the Kelowna and Penticton campuses.


A Master's in Sociology is required, a PhD is preferred. Experience teaching Introduction to Sociology is required.


Travel between campuses may be required.


Desired Start Date 08/25/2025
Position End Date (if temporary) 04/30/2026
Schedule
The teaching workload will include SOCI 111 (Intro to Sociology I, Kelowna campus), SOCI 250 (Crime & Society, Kelowna & Penticton campuses), or other courses in the Sociology curriculum, depending on departmental needs and the candidate's qualifications.


On your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise--specifically in relation to SOCI 250, Crime & Society--as well as your ability to travel to/from the indicated Regional Campuses of Okanagan College.


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 Mary Hanlon, Interim Co-Chair, Department of Sociology, by way of email to MHanlon@okangan.bc.ca.


Employee Group Faculty
Posting Detail Information


Competition Number C003129
Number of Vacancies 2
Posting Open Date 06/25/2025
Posting Closing Date 07/10/2025
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.