University Arts & Sciences Instructor - Social Sciences

Term of Appointment

Regular, Full Time (30 hours per week)

August 17, 2026

Dean of Academics

$78,098.00 - $88,536.00 annually in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement, with annual increments up to a maximum salary of $. This position is entitled to 240 hours of vacation annually, pro‑rated and front‑loaded, in addition to paid time off between Christmas and New Year's Day. We offer an extremely competitive extended health and dental benefits program. Enrolment in the College Pension Plan is mandatory for staff in this division, with contributions matched by the Employer.

The University Arts & Sciences Department invites applications for a regular, full‑time Social Sciences Instructor to deliver courses at our Dawson Creek campus. Courses will include those across the social sciences, including, but not limited to:
Anthropology, Sociology, and First Nations Studies. The ability to teach in other areas such as English and/or Women’s Studies will be considered an asset.

The successful candidate will be required to deliver courses utilizing a variety of delivery modes including face‑to‑face, video conference, and online (synchronous and asynchronous).

Required:

• Master's degree in Anthropology or Sociology, or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to positively contribute to the College environment are essential.
• A supportive attitude towards students and a strong commitment to student success.
• Ability to collaborate as an effective team member.

Preferred:

• PhD in Anthropology or Sociology.
• The Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or equivalent credential in adult education.
• Completion of the Provincial Instructor Diploma Program (PIDP) or equivalent.
• Experience with online and blended delivery methods.
• Demonstrable success in teaching at the post‑secondary level; and
• Experience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous and international students.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples’ representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self‑identify as Indigenous—First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.