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Job Title: Criminal Justice Instructor CJUS 1217

Employee Group: LFA

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date: Friday, December 1 2023

End Date: Tuesday, April 30 2024

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FACULTY JOB POSTING

(As per Article 10.2.3 of the Collective Agreement)

Job Title: Instructor, Criminal Justice

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary (Spring Term 2024)

Posting Type: Concurrent (internal/external)

Department/Program: Criminal Justice

Description of Position: The Criminal Justice department is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time temporary position for the Spring 2024 semester. The following is available to teach:

\xc2\xb7Security (CJUS 1217) on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1630-1820 (single section of 40 students; fully in person)

This course provides a basic level of instruction for private security in accordance with the first component of the Basic Security Training Standards (B.S.T. 1) of the Ministry of the Attorney General for British Columbia Licensing. In addition, the course will focus on the role of private security in the protection of commercial and industrial operations against profit loss. The instructor and guest lecturers will cover loss through theft, fraud, robbery, burglary, vandalism, fire, carelessness, etc.

Candidates may submit applications to teach all or some of the courses listed in this and other job postings. Successful candidates may teach up to 4 sections/courses. Successful candidates MUST be available to teach when the course has been scheduled, as noted above.

Required Qualifications:

• MA in Criminology or a diploma in a related field to the program instructional areas plus a minimum of ten years of full-time work experience directly related to program instructional areas
• Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and a strong commitment to ensuring students are supported throughout their studies
• Ability and willingness to contribute in department meetings and initiatives
• Preference given to applicants who have recently taught these courses at a post-secondary institution or who have graduate course work in the area
• Official documentation of successful completion of a recognized training program in Effective Presentations, or Instructional Techniques, or equivalent (i.e. BC Teaching Certificate, NCCP Coaching Certification, BCIT Effective Presentations, Adult Education Course, etc. \xe2\x80\x93 certificate required or Record of Employment documenting a minimum of 100 instructional hours and level of experience in the delivery of instruction; and
• Security related employment experience \xe2\x80\x93 hold a Justice Institute of BC \xe2\x80\x98Certificate of Training Completion\xe2\x80\x99 for BST or be eligible for exemption.
• Applicants must have been employed as a Security Professional, Law Enforcement or Peace Officer for at least one year within the last 5 years. Records of employment and licensing documentation must be supplied.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain currency and strive for excellence in instructional practices and approaches
• Maintain currency in relevant subject areas, including global and/or local trends, issues, and opportunities
• Ensure effective use of available class, and maintain appropriate office hours to ensure availability for student consultation
• Build and maintain positive working relationships
• As appropriate, actively seek opportunities to integrate students and learning into organizations and/or the community
• On an as needed basis, participate actively in program design and review
• Be a positive and active contributor to initiatives at the Criminal Justice Department, Community Programs Division, Faculty of Social Sciences & Community Programs, and the College.

Length of appointment: January 1, 2024 \xe2\x80\x93 April 30, 2024

Start Date: January 1, 2024

Salary Range: Salary placement is on Langara instructors\xe2\x80\x99 salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Employee Group: LFA

Application Information: Please upload your resume and cover letter by 4:30pm on Oct. 1, 2023.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Chantal Faucher, Department Chair of the Criminal Justice department at or 604-323-5511 ext. 2044.

Competition No.: JR-2927

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on Oct. 1, 2023, and continue until the position has been filled.

We thank you for your interest and advise that only those shortlisted will be contacted. Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

Distribution: Human Resources, L.F.A., Deans\xe2\x80\x99 Office

Salary Range: Salary placement is on Langara instructors\xe2\x80\x99 salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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