Job Description

Position Information

Position Number

P00154

Position Title

College Professor

Division/Portfolio

Science and Technology

Department/Program

Computer Science

Location

Vernon

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.

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 Computer Science Department is seeking part-time to full-time term college professor(s) with an industry background, a foundational knowledge of the computer science and information technology fields, and related teaching experience. Classroom duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades. Okanagan College has four main campuses; travel between campuses for teaching may be required.

Preference will be given to applicants with skills in the following areas:

Computer Science Fundamentals Technical Aspects of Operating System Computer Programming I Computer Programming II Computer Networks Computers in Society Systems Analysis and Design Visual Programming Web development with LAMP Client-side Web Systems Computer Data Structures Objects Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Intro to Database Management Systems Project Management Projects in Computer Science Principles of Computer Science Intro to Operating Systems
Special Topics in Database



Industry experience is an asset.

Some topics are offered as "Special Topics" courses to keep curriculum current. Experience in Advanced Topics in Database and Research Activity in Computer Science or related areas will be considered an asset.

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with a demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy. The candidate must be committed to staying current in their field through active professional development and/or scholarly activity. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.

Desired Start Date

01/02/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

04/30/2026

Schedule

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

Employee Group

Faculty


Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

C003248

Number of Vacancies

1

Posting Open Date

10/10/2025

Posting Closing Date

10/27/2025

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.