Instructor - Economics (Casual) - Canada - Bow Valley College

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Job Description:


Employees at Bow Valley College are committed to ensuring the success of learners, as well as supporting the success of each other.

Our staff and faculty consistently say the reasons they want to work at the College are the people, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, and because of the incredible support they receive from their co-workers and supervisors.


Additional Comments:

  • In person classroom
  • Synchrony and asynchronous online delivery
  • Modern classroom (Blended inclass and online)

Currently, courses which may include:

  • One Section of Microeconomics: Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30 AM 11:00 AM
  • Two Sections of Macroeconomics: Tuesdays 9:3011:00 & 12:30 14:00 and Thursdays 9:3011:00 & 12:30 14:00


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, centres, 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, Business Communications

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 concerns 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 businessrelated 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 (correspondence, information sessions, industry events, industry/student engagement, student inquiries, and other communications as required)
  • Participate in recruitment events
  • Assist with articulation and transfer activity as required
  • Collaborate with other Schools and Centres in joint initiatives

Other Duties/Special Projects

  • Follow College Policies and procedures
  • Complete professional development requirements (e

g:
D2L, Teaching with D2L, Agresso Student Module Training, Instructional Skills and Course Design Training, FOIP, related industry training)

  • Participate on special projects related to the program and the Chiu School of Business
  • Participate in College and Chiu School of Business Committees
  • Ability and willingness to participate in applied research
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree in a related field
  • 5+ years of work experience in Accounting
  • 3 years of teaching experience
  • Curriculum development experience
  • 2 years' instructional experience at the postsecondary/adult education/corporate training level or combination thereof
  • An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered

Preferred

  • Masters in a related field
  • Demonstrated flexibility in multiunit organizations and experience working across b
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