Job Description

Bow Valley College contributes to the vitality of communities and strength of the economy through innovative adult education programs and services. We equip students for successful living, lifelong learning, and employment in a global knowledge-based environment.

Why work at Bow Valley College?

Bow Valley College is made up of employees who are committed to our learners\xc2\xb4 success, as well as each other\xc2\xb4s. Our staff and faculty consistently say it is the people who keep them at the College, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students, and the incredible support they receive from their co-workers and supervisors.

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Instructor, Language Arts for the College\'s School of Foundational Learning (SFL)

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Instructor delivers foundational literacy, numeracy, essential skills, and high school programming to learners pursuing academic upgrading.

Working in a collaborative team-teaching environment, Instructors in the program are responsible for providing instruction to learners, evaluating learner progress, designing and developing curriculum, and supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs. They will facilitate a learning environment that builds confidence with learning, strengthens academic skills, fosters cultural identity, and builds relationship with community.

Areas of responsibility will include:

Provides Quality Instruction In Courses as Assigned

• Instruct courses as assigned
• Prepare and update course syllabus/outline and content
• Create lesson plans and course schedule
• Develop and update curriculum, manuals and guides as requested by the Associate Dean
• Evaluate learner performance on an ongoing basis and provide learners and administrators with learner progress reports
• Develop suitable assessment criteria
• Maintain officials records as required

Provides a Positive Learning Experience for Students

• Meet and/or contact students regarding any academic issues (for example: attendance, conduct, performance)
• Identify areas of concerns and refer to the Associate Dean if follow up is necessary
• Refer students to other institutional supports as required (for example: Elders, tutoring, counseling)
• Ensure that any special student accommodations are met (for example: reduced course load, vision impairments, hearing impairments, testing)
• Support the program in awarding of scholarships and bursaries
• Participate in college and departmental events that promote student success (for example: orientation, open house, graduation)

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

• Keep current regarding changes in industry and updates and revises curriculum as required
• Assist with articulation and transfer activity as required
• Meet with industry stakeholders and sits on Advisory Committees
• Attend external community meetings
• Participate in recruitment events as schedule permits

Other Duties/Special Projects

• Follow College Policies and procedures
• Complete any professional development requirements (for example: D2L; Agresso Student Module Training, Instruction Skills Training, FOIP)
• Ability and willingness to participate in applied research
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years direct literacy-based instructional experience and high school classroom instruction
• Bachelor of Education
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate (Interim or Permanent)
• Direct experience working with Indigenous adults in an educational setting.
• 3-5 years working in an Indigenous community or Indigenous organization
• General understanding of Essential Skills.
• Experience working successfully in a team based educational setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills required.
• Strong Indigenous cultural awareness.
• Instructional experience in a related field or in a post-secondary environment would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Curriculum development
• Experience working with an online delivery platform (i.e. D2L, Blackboard or Moodle).
• Highly organized.
• Instructional portfolio may be adjusted based on operational requirements or specialized qualifications

This 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.

Minimum Education Requirements

Bachelor\'s Degree

Location

BVC CALGARY - CA (Primary)

Job Family

Faculty

FTE Per Individual (%)

0

Closing Date

5/3/2023

Employment Status

Casual

Salary

Bow Valley College