Call for Interest: Instructors

Rick Hansen Foundation; Richmond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate individuals to teach accessibility courses. This role involves delivering engaging virtual sessions, evaluating learners, and adapting materials to meet diverse needs. Successful candidates will have a strong background in accessibility, adult education, and effective communication skills. Join a movement that promotes equity and inclusion, and help shape the future of accessibility education in Canada. If you are committed to making a difference and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have or be earning RHFAC Professional designation.
• Experience in reading design drawings and understanding local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Teach and deliver weekly live virtual sessions for the course.
• Evaluate learner progress and facilitate discussions.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Organization skills

Experience in adult education

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

RHFAC Professional designation

Tools

RHFAC Registry

APN platform

Brightspace

Job description

Please note: Instructors are hired directly by the post-secondary institutions. Course timing and scheduling are discussed with the post-secondary institutions directly.

Statement of Purpose

One in four Canadians has a disability and with our aging population, the need for increased accessibility in our communities continues to grow. At the forefront of Canada’s growing accessibility movement is Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Professional Training. RHFAC Professional Training increases knowledge in accessibility and promotes equity, supporting individuals and organizations in becoming leaders in access and inclusion. This training teaches learners how to use the RHFAC methodology to rate the level of meaningful access of buildings. Upon successful completion and passing the RHFAC Professional exam, learners can apply to obtain their RHFAC Professional designation, qualifying them to conduct RHFAC ratings.

Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) supports open hiring processes that result in the recommendation of candidates that reflect diversity, lived experience, and passion for accessibility. In an effort to build a diversified pool of candidates to teach within the expanding RHFAC Training portfolio, RHF seeks to recruit individuals on an on-going and as-needed basis.

Courses run at varying frequency, dates and times at various post-secondary institutions. See the RHFAC Professional Training course schedule for details on upcoming courses at each of our post-secondary partners.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to:

• shadow an instructor for one full course offering;
• complete the online instructor onboarding course;
• take any additional training, if required.

Responsibilities

Teaching, and administrative tasks, including:

• scheduling and delivering of one weekly live virtual session for the whole duration of the course;
• ensuring learner awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques;
• evaluating learner progress/achievement, based on course activities and final assignment;
• facilitating discussions during live virtual sessions and online;
• determining the most effective teaching/learning model to suit the learning situation, considering learner needs, experience, and the resources available;
• updating training materials (e.g., PowerPoint slides) specific to the class;
• monitoring discussion forums regularly and responding if necessary;
• developing and managing a learning environment that is supportive of success for all students.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants are required to meet the following requirements. Applicants must:

• have (or be in the process of earning) an RHFAC Professional designation, which includes completing the RHFAC Professional Training course, passing the RHFAC Professional exam, and maintaining designation through the annual completion of the required continuing education units and any mandatory training;
• have experience in reading design drawings and/or construction blueprints;
• understand local building codes;
• have effective oral and written communication, presentation, and organization skills;
• have proficiency in technology used to deliver and support learning (e.g., RHFAC Registry and APN platform);
• have demonstrated experience in adult education;
• work independently to follow and/or adapt learning materials, based on learners’ needs and experiences.

Experience/Skills

• Has conducted at least one (1) RHFAC rating, including site visits, drawing reviews and submission on the RHFAC Registry.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace).
• Knowledge of pedagogy for online instruction.
• Bilingualism (French and English, spoken and written). RHF courses are offered in both English and French.

Application

Applicants must submit a resume and a short cover letter via the link.