Instructor - Disability Studies (Temporary) - Calgary, Canada - Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College

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Calgary, Canada

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Description

Bow Valley College is Calgary and region's only Comprehensive Community College with 14,000 full
- and part-time students and campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks. Our graduates contribute to the digital economy, careers in business, TV & film production, and serve on the frontlines of healthcare and social services.

Bow Valley College invests in three applied research pillars:
educational technology, social innovation, and health.

Why work at Bow Valley College? Bow Valley College is an Alberta Top 75 employer made up of employees who are committed to our learners ́ success, as well as each other ́s.

Our values of respect, inclusion, creativity, teamwork, and resilience are reflected in how we work together to include all learners, challenge our thinking, remove barriers, provide opportunity, and make all learning count.

The Instructor applies skill in teaching and learning to facilitate inclusive student engagement and educational approaches to teach students about supporting the well - being of people with disabilities.

The Instructor guides the development of curriculum, courses, and methodologies to address the learning requirements within the School of Community Studies and Disability Studies programs.

The Instructor works collaboratively with faculty and internal stakeholders to facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for learners of varying skill-levels and experience; delivers and develops related curriculum as assigned; supports internal research into continuous instructional improvement; and liaises with external stakeholders to support placement and partnership opportunities in industry.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree is Disability Studies or related field.

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5 years of Direct industry-related field experience:

Teaching experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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Police Information Check including a vulnerable sector.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Adult Education, Disability Sector, Human and Social Services or related field.
Curriculum development an asset.
Experience in Supported Employment, Advocacy and/or Behavior Support an asset.
Industry relationship an asset.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Closing Date:
November 28th, 2023