Instructor, Developmental Studies - Humanities/Science

Government of Northwest Territories; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Northern educational institution is seeking an Instructor for Developmental Studies to plan and deliver educational programming to adults. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education or related field, along with at least 2 years of instructional experience. This role involves instructing Humanities and Science courses, evaluating student progress, and engaging in program meetings. Candidates should be committed to improving education in the northern community.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years instructional experience in Adult Literacy and Basic Education.
• Completion of six weeks of full-time coursework in adult education is required within the first two years.
• 2 years of experience working in Northern education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, instruct, and evaluate educational programming for adults.
• Instruct Humanities and Science courses at specified grade levels.
• Attend regular program meetings and report on student progress.

Skills

Instructional experience

Experience with Aboriginal education

Course development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education or Education

Certificate in Adult Education

Job description

A vibrant northern college committed to excellence in education and research, Aurora College strives to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people. Aurora College is a public college delivering adult and post-secondary education programs. Aurora College offers a variety of programs designed to meet the labour market needs of the North while providing students with the support, skills and education required to achieve success in their chosen careers. Aurora College is currently going through a transformation to becoming a polytechnic university and this is an exciting time to be on the team.

Job Information

The Instructor, Developmental Studies is responsible for the planning, organization, instruction, delivery and evaluation of educational programming for adults. Your main focus will be to instruct Humanities courses at a Grade 11/12 level and Science course at a Grade 10 level. You will also be responsible for instructing courses related to the Developmental Studies Program as well as teaching diploma level courses in other programs such as General Studies, Business Administration or Environment and Natural Resource Technology programs. As the Instructor, you will be evaluating the courses, supervising students in practical environments, and recommending changes/improvements as required.

Instruction can be scheduled in a number of ways depending on the delivery approach of the particular course and/or program (e.g. semester, block, distance delivery, evening).

As an instructor, you are required to attend regular program meetings, and report regularly to his/her supervisor on student progress. As part of the College team, instructors are also required to complete a variety of non-instructional duties that may be required to attain the goals of Aurora College.

Typically, qualifications would be attained by:

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Adult Education or Education
• Recognizing that Developmental Studies is made up of all areas of education, this position may require different skill sets for specialties such as math, social science, science and others; this position therefore requires relevant experience of one (1) school year in a targeted specialty area which would be included on the job poster based on the requirements of the college.
• 2 years instructional experience in the field of Adult Literacy and Basic Education
• 2 years' experience working with Aboriginal and Northern education
• A bona fide requirement of the job is the completion of six weeks of full time coursework in adult education within the first two years of employment and completion of a certificate in Adult Education within five years of hire.

GNWT Inquiries

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Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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