College Professor - Kelowna, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College

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Kelowna, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Information

Position Number

P00123
Position Title

College Professor

Political Science
Division/Portfolio
Arts and Foundational Programs
Department/Program
Political Science
Location
Kelowna, Penticton
Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.
Functions and Duties
Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.
Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity
Education and Experience
The minimum qualification is a Master's degree; PhD is preferred. An equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline will be considered. Professional or postsecondary school work experience directly related to the duty assignment is an asset. Experience demonstrating a learnercentered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Maintains currency and vitality in one's discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline
Preferred Qualifications
The required teaching load will be 6 TLU course sections over two semesters in Kelowna and Penticton campuses and will include, but not be limited to: Introduction to Politics, Canadian Public Administration, Understanding International Development, Canada's Indigenous Politics, the Politics of Human Rights and Policy Analysis. Some of those courses require teamteaching.
Salary and working conditions are governed by the Okanagan College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Placement on the salary scale is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Travel between campuses will be required.
Okanagan College wishes to thank all applicants for their interests; only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted._