Instructor, Heavy Duty Mechanical

North Island College is seeking a qualified instructor for the Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics program at our Campbell River Campus. Responsibilities include teaching pre-apprentice students to provincial outcomes and standards as established for the combined HD/CT pre-apprentice program, as well as teaching apprentices in technical training classes. Program delivery may involve various degrees of online and face-to-face instruction. Other responsibilities include program development and lesson planning, tool and equipment maintenance, and liaison with regional employers.

Salary:
CA $27.53–CA $31.57 hourly

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, interpersonal 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.

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS BASED ON FUNDING AND ENROLLMENT.

• 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

• 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 Dean/Designate.

• 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 Dean/Designate, 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 Dean/Designate regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
• To advise the Dean/Designate responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist,…