Instructor, Kwak'wala Language - Courtenay, Canada - North Island College

North Island College

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Courtenay, Canada

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Description

Posting Number

Posting Number

F0779
Position Information
Division
Access & Regions
Department
Indigenous Education
Supervisor Title
Executive Director, Indigenous Education
Location
Any NIC Campus
Posting Type
Internal/External Posting
Position Status
Sessional
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New Position or Replacement?

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Position End Date (if temporary)
12/22/2023
Desired Start Date
08/28/2023
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)
Tuesday from 6 PM to 9 PM, digital
%
25
Pay Grade
The salary range is $2,369.08 ‐ $3,806.85 bi‐weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.
Position Summary
Introduction to Kwak'wala
Students will learn basic conversation, structure, and pronunciation in a Kwak'wala language immersion setting with a focus on listening and speaking. The units cover a wide variety of themes including greetings, social interaction, household activities, community, environment, wildlife, food harvesting and preparation and cultural activities. Combined, these encompass our way of life, as Kwakwaka'wakw, and give insight on how our language is essential to who we are. This will also provide students with a basic understanding of several learner strategies and methods that are advantageous for Indigenous language acquisition including Total Physical Response, the Dr. Greymorning method, and comprehensible language acquisition methods.
Class will run digitally and be on Tuesday from 6 PM to 9 PM,
The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of selfpaced, online, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.
Position Competencies
Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
Effective Communication Skills;
Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL
To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #303: Faculty Absence from Class
Cancellation of Classes);
To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 415, Reporting Final Grades;
To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other Collegewide activities, where appropriate;
To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.

Required Education & Experience

BC Teaching Certificate or Provincial Instructors Diploma is highly desirable.
Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on second language acquisition such as Dr. Greymorning Method, Total Physical Response and