Job Description

About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s Top 80 employers and one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca.Position Summary
The Chiu School of Business is currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor, Business Communications (Casual) to fill the following courses:

• Mon/Wed 8:00 \xe2\x80\x93 9:20 \xe2\x80\x93 synchronous on-campus delivery
• Tues/Thus 14:00 \xe2\x80\x93 15:20 \xe2\x80\x93 synchronous on-campus delivery
• Tues/Thus 15:30 \xe2\x80\x93 16:50 \xe2\x80\x93 synchronous on-campus delivery
• Wed 18:00 \xe2\x80\x93 20:50 - \xe2\x80\x93 synchronous remote delivery

Instructors in the Chiu School of Business support the delivery of programs and are responsible for providing instruction to students in multiple modalities; facilitating inclusive student engagement; evaluating student progress; designing and developing programs, course curriculum, and instructional materials; supporting students in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs; and liaising with other faculty, schools, centers, internal and external stakeholders, and industry partners to facilitate and support continuous instructional and program improvement, inclusive learning opportunities, and placement and partnership opportunities in industry.Areas of responsibility may include:Provide Quality Instruction and Program and Curriculum Support

• Prepare and update course syllabi/outlines and course content
• Create lesson plans and course schedules
• Develop, review, and update course/curriculum and suitable assessment criteria with faculty and Program Chair(s) support
• Evaluate student performance on an ongoing basis and provide students and administrators with learner progress reports
• Maintain official records as required
• Collaborate with faculty and academic/instructional design units to ensure inclusion of best practices in instructional delivery and innovation in course development and instructional design
• Liaise with external stakeholders and develop community partnerships in industry for placement support
• Mentor other faculty and educational assistants
• Provide expertise in business related initiatives, and in particular, Risk Management application.

Provide a Positive Learning Experience for Students

• Meet with students regarding academic issues (e.g.: attendance, classroom/online conduct, performance)
• Refer students to other institutional supports as required (e.g.: tutoring, counseling)
• Ensure student accommodations are met (e.g.: reduced course load, additional time, vision impairments, hearing impairments, testing)
• Identify areas of concern and refer to the Program Chair(s) for follow up if necessary
• Support the program in awarding scholarships and bursaries
• Participate in College and School events that promote student success (e.g.: orientation, open house, graduation)

Build and Maintain Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders and Promote the Department and the College

• Keep current regarding changes, trends, and innovations in industry and support curriculum redesign as required
• Keep current with industry practices in business-related areas
• Meet with industry and community stakeholders and participate on Advisory Committee(s)
• Attend external community and industry meetings and events to build relationships and promote the College, School and programs
• Facilitate interaction and act as liaison with professional industry associations and industry stakeholders
• Participate in recruitment events
• Assist with articulation and transfer activity as required
• Collaborate with other Schools and Departments in joint initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field (Masters preferred)
• 5+ years of work experience in a relatable field
• Instructional experience in a post-secondary or corporate environment an asset
• Demonstrated flexibility in multi-unit organizations and experience working across business units
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Expert knowledge in related business field principles and practices
• Exceptional writing skills
• Curriculum development and design experience an asset
• Experience working with an online delivery platform (e.g. D2L, Blackboard or Moodle)
• Highly organized
• Industry relationships an asset
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.Closing Date: December 6th, 2024This opening is a casual, faculty position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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