Instructor(s), Activity Assistant Certificate Program

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island University (VIU) seeks instructors to deliver the Activity Assistant certificate program for the 2026/2027 academic year, online and at the Nanaimo Campus. Duties include planning, preparing, and instructing program courses.

Successful candidates will use diverse teaching strategies, assess student learning, record grades, and support students, while collaborating with colleagues and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Requires Recreational Therapy Degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners with online and in-person strategies.
• Knowledge of the scope and role of an Activity Assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and with VIU staff.
• Proficient with relevant technology and software.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and instruct program courses.
• Use diverse adult learning strategies for online, in-person, and hybrid learning.
• Assess and evaluate student learning.
• Record grades and provide timely feedback.
• Provide support to students to ensure their success.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners.

Skills

Adult education

Online teaching

Course development

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Recreational Therapy Degree

Provincial Instructor Diploma

Tools

D2L

Job description

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Kinesiology, and a Professional Development and Training department. The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.

Duties:

VIU's Faculty of Health and Human Services' Professional Development and Training Department is seeking instructors to deliver courses within the Activity Assistant certificate program both online and at the Nanaimo Campus for the 2026/2027 academic year. Duties include:

• Plan, prepare and instruct program courses;
• use creative adult learning strategies in the preparation and delivery of online, in-person and hybrid classroom learning;
• assessment and evaluation of student learning;
• recording and submitting grades;
• providing support to students to ensure their success;
• working collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.

An overview of the program can be found on the program page.
Please note that start dates may vary depending on the course(s) being taught.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

Recreational Therapy Degree qualification from an appropriately accredited institution. Minimum 5 years of current and relevant experience as a Recreational Therapist.

• Demonstrated competence for teaching or training adult learners, using a variety of online and in-person teaching strategies to address different learning styles and a diverse student population.
• A solid understanding of the scope and role of an Activity Assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the content covered in the course(s) being taught.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence while maintaining effective working relationships with relevant VIU department staff and partners.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of relevant technology and software.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Provincial Instructors Diploma
• Experience instructing in a post-secondary educational institution
• Familiarity with online teaching platforms, for example D2L

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note:

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.