Job Description

Posting Number

Posting Number

F1432


Position Information

Division

Faculty of Arts, Science & Management

Department

Arts, Sciences & Management

Supervisor Title

Dean, Arts, Science & Management

Location

Comox Valley(CV)

Posting Type

Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement?

New

Position End Date (if temporary)

04/24/2026

Desired Start Date

12/29/2025

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

%

25%

Pay Grade

The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

North Island College is seeking qualified applicants to fill the following sessional instructional assignments in the 2026 Winter term:

DGL

104 Application Development Foundations

, Face-to-Face, Tuesday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Comox Valley Campus;

DGL

114

Introduction to Mobile Application Development

, Face-to-Face, Thursday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Comox Valley Campus;

DGL

214 Advanced Mobile App Development

, Online Asynchronous

Please clearly indicate which courses and sections you are applying for in your cover letter. Each section is 25% of a full-time instructional position.

The teaching faculty of North Island College is responsible for implementing the College's vision, goals, and objectives related to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational and interpersonal skills, along with their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.



The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibilities may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, online, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.

Position Competencies

Creates a Positive Climate and Culture; Effective Communication Skills; Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives; Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities; Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement; Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL

To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments; To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs; To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity; To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment; To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class - Cancellation of Classes); To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes; To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress; To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-15, Reporting Final Grades; To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.



2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies; To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives; To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught; To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility; To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem; To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment; To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline; To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate; To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible; To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.

Required Education & Experience

Master's degree in an appropriate discipline and/or equivalent professional experience, and demonstrated competencies related to the course curriculum; Three years of successful related industry experience and/or teaching experience at a post-secondary level.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Familiarity with effective user interface design principles; Proficiency with remote version control (Git); Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities, using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning; Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.



Demonstrated knowledge and skills in course-specific areas:

DGL 104:

Expert knowledge of the principles of app development across multiple platforms and devices; Extensive experience with debugging, refactoring and testing strategies and tools; Practical working knowledge of typical software design patterns (including GUI architectural patterns such as MVC and MVVM); Highly proficient in the use of contemporary IDEs and code editors, such as Visual Studio Code.


DGL 113:

Extensive experience with DOM manipulation and event handling Familiar with browser-based and external debugging and developer tools Experience programming asynchronous applications.


DGL 114:

Expert knowledge of the Kotlin programming language Highly proficient in the use of Android Studio IDE; Extensive experience with debugging, refactoring and testing strategies using Android Studio; Practical working knowledge of Android app development in Kotlin.


DGL 214:

Demonstrated expertise in mobile application development using React Native and Expo, with hands-on experience implementing state management (e.g., Redux) and integrating platform-specific APIs for Android and iOS. Practical experience integrating cloud-based backends such as Firebase for data persistence, authentication, and real-time synchronization. Strong ability to test, debug, and profile mobile applications using modern tools and best practices. Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and associated development workflows (npm, package management, Git/GitHub).

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.


Posting Detail Information

Posting Open Date

10/27/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes