Job Description

Job Summary:
Continuing Education, a department of the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development , has been offering high-quality lifelong education options to people in the Fraser Valley since 1974, and are well known for high standards and consistent quality. Continuing Education collaborates with other UFV departments to develop certificates and short courses related to our academic specialities. In addition to the many courses Continuing Education offers, they also provide custom, tailor-made courses for businesses and organizations. Learn more at www.ufv.ca/ce .

The Continuing Education department invites applicants to apply to join a pool of instructors qualified to teach in the Public Relations Certificate program. You will find more information about Public Relations courses on UFV\xe2\x80\x99s Continuing Education webpage https://www.ufv.ca/continuing-education/programs/public-relations/

Continuing Education instructors create a student-centred learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation. Instructors teach developed course materials to meet learning outcomes. and incorporate their expertise, real life examples, and effective teaching strategies into the course and materials. CE instructors also document student\xe2\x80\x99s attendance, participation, progress, as well grade assignments and assessments that lead to a final grade. Instructors are required to receive satisfied student evaluations.

The Public Relations instructor will provide practical knowledge in public relations, social media, image management, public speaking, media relations, and writing.

Qualifications:
Required qualifications include:

• Recognized education in Public Relations (certificate, diploma, degree, Masters).
• Currently, employed in a Public Relations role.
• A minimum of 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working in Public Relations.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Instructor training/education is preferred (e.g. Provincial Instructor Diploma; Train the Trainer certification, recognized teaching credential or other educational programs for teaching adults). Note: If hired for this contract position instructor(s) will be required to obtain an adult teaching credential.
• Instructor experience preferred.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check.

About UFV:
The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq\'em\xc3\xa9ylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in St\xc3\xb3: lo T\xc3\xa9m: \xc3\xa9xw (St\xc3\xb3: lo Land; St\xc3\xb3: lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the St\xc3\xb3: lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW \xe2\x80\x94 which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC\'s top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca . Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.