College Professor - Vernon, Canada - Okanagan College

Okanagan College

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Vernon, Canada

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Information

Position Number

S01090
Position Title

College Professor

Computer Science
Division/Portfolio
Science and Technology
Department/Program
Computer Science
Location
Vernon
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, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.

Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.

Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment.

Experience demonstrating a learner-centered 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 Computer Science Department is seeking a fulltime continuing college professor with an industry background, a foundational knowledge of the computer science and information technology fields, and related teaching experience. This position is based out of the Vernon campus and may also include instruction at the Kelowna, Salmon Arm, and Penticton campuses as needed; travel between campuses for teaching may be required. Classroom duties include, teaching, holding regular office hours marking all assignments and exams and reporting grades.
Preference will be given to applicants with skills in the following areas:
Software Engineering/Development and Design, and Software Projects
Database Design and Administration
Data Warehousing
Data Mining
Cloud Computing
Applied Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Computer Desktop and Mobile Application Design
Programming and Implementation
Web Information Systems Design & Development
Advanced Programming
Network and Network security
Web Based Information Systems Development
Industry experience is an asset.
Many topics are offered as "Special Topics" courses to keep curriculum current. Experience in Gaming Development, Application System development, Distributed Systems, Containers and Microservices, Parallel/Concurrent computing, Test Driven Development and Research Activity in Computer Science or related areas will be considered an asset.
Desired Start Date
08/01/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)

Schedule
academic year runs Sep Apr 2024.
Annual Salary/Hourly RateAppointment Type*

Faculty

- Full-time Continuing
Special Instructions to Applicants The Computer Science department offers a selection of courses for the two year Computer Information Systems diploma, and the four year Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree.

Additional information about the Computer Science Department and course descriptions can be found at:

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