Job Description

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Our employees exemplify Langara\'s values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title: CS Instructor - Introduction to Purchasing

Employee Group: Continuing Studies

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date: Monday, June 12 2023

End Date (if applicable): Friday, August 30 2024

: Langara College Continuing Studies is accepting applications for temporary part-time instructors to teach a course in the fall term (SCLP 1103), beginning September 5, 2023 (8-week course, 25 hours total).

Successful candidates will provide instruction to students in the Supply Chain and Logistics Post-Degree Diploma program.

Applicants should have subject-matter expertise and industry experience in one or more areas of Supply Chain Management: Purchasing and Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, or Operations.

Candidates will prepare and deliver instruction to adult students who have completed undergraduate degrees. Preference will be given to industry-experienced applicants who have credentials and/or relevant degrees. Demonstrated training experience in professional or higher-education settings is preferred. Experience teaching or training groups of International students in post-secondary education would be valuable for this role.

Classes will be scheduled on a weekly basis during the daytime, 8 weeks per term with about 3-hours per week of teaching. Course delivery will be in-person at the Langara College main campus in Vancouver, BC.

Course Preparation, delivery, and administrative duties

• Updates the course structure, teaching methods and evaluation tools as necessary
• Selects and applies appropriate resources to enhance curriculum delivery
• Delivers the curriculum in accordance with the course outline
• Develops and/or revises curriculum in consultation with the Program Manager as required
• Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of assigned subject areas
• Facilitates the achievement of course learning outcomes and the educational goals of the students
• Creates an environment conducive to purposeful learning and positive interaction
• Monitors student performance and provides constructive feedback to the students throughout the duration of the learning process
• Conducts and grades course exams, quizzes, assignments, and student project grading as required
• Advises students and provides additional learning assistance and support as needed
• Maintains daily student grading records and grades submissions

Performs other duties related to a teaching environment as needed * Sets and models a high standard of professional behaviour

• Adheres to the Policies and Procedures of Langara College
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with administrators, peers, support staff, students and the community at large
• Participates in scheduled meetings and appropriate college-related activities as requested by the Program Manager.

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience

• A Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in appropriate discipline from an accredited university or license/designation in a Supply Chain Management related discipline.
• In some programs, a Bachelor degree in a related discipline may be acceptable.
• Relevant professional certification is required [e.g. SCMP, APICS, CIFFA, CCLP-CITT, CITP, P.Log, CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist)].
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience working in a relevant professional role is expected.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience in a similar course or related subject in a post-secondary institution is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English in writing and verbally is required.
• Experience in implementing course materials/curriculum
• Sound knowledge of contemporary adult-education principles.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills for classroom and online instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of Adult Learning Principles is preferred.
• Working knowledge of a Learning Management Platform for online (Brightspace by D2L) course-resource support is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to develop and implement new strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests or complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English language proficiency.

Salary: Hourly wage may vary depending on position and professional experience (e.g., $90-$105/hour).

Scheduling: Daytime in-person classroom teaching at Langara College main campus. Course scheduling may vary from term to term.

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 per hour

Pay Grade: CS Instructional

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 12 2023

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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