Instructor, Ayajuthem

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Posting Number: F1444

Position Title:

Instructor, Ayajuthem (096)

Division:
Access & Regions

Location:

Campbell River (CR)

Posting Type:
Internal/External Posting

Position Status:
Sessional

New Position or Replacement?:
New

Position End Date (if temporary): 04/08/2026

Desired

Start Date:

01/07/2026

Weekly work schedule:
Start Date To Be Determined

Digital Scheduled Delivery (Online Delivery): 5:00pm-8:00pm Wednesdays

Pay Grade:
The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary:

Students will learn basic conversation, structure, and pronunciation with a focus on listening and speaking during Ayajuthem language immersion sets. The units will cover a wide variety of themes including greetings, social interaction, activities of daily living, community, environment, and culture. Combined, these encompass worldview and give insight into how Ayajuthem is essential to who we are as Homalco, Klahoose, K’omoks, and Tla’amin First Nations people.

Students will gain a basic understanding of learner strategies and methods that are advantageous for Indigenous language acquisition. The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design.

In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues. 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 self‑paced, on‑line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.

• 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.

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 teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity.
• 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 #3-03: 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 4-15, 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…