Instructor(s), Child and Youth Care

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Ample paid holiday time

Professional development opportunities

Desirable pension plan

Well-being initiatives and services

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University is seeking a faculty member for the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services to prepare and deliver classes within a community-focused environment. Candidates are expected to engage in diverse teaching methods, accommodating online and in-person students.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master's in Child and Youth Care, demonstrating practical experience and understanding of relevant cultural teachings. VIU offers an encouraging workplace with growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent practical experience working with children, youth, and/or their families.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal ways of knowing and cultural teachings.
• Understanding of Child and Youth Care orientation to practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver classes through HyFlex model.
• Design and grade student assignments and tests.
• Facilitate student integration of theory and practice.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Team leadership skills

Computer competence

Education

PhD in relevant field or Master's degree in Child and Youth Care

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

Faculty are responsible for preparing and delivering classes, designing and grading student assignments and tests, and facilitating student integration of theory and practice. Courses will be delivered using a HyFlex model; instructors must be comfortable teaching both face-to-face and online. (HyFlex delivery allows students to attend the same class session either in person or online).

Successful candidates will be responsive to diverse cultural and academic backgrounds and learning styles.

This position may require travel to a variety of practice settings on Vancouver Island.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field, or Masters' degree in Child and Youth Care or related field and 7 years experience in Child and Youth Care.
• Recent practical experience working with children, youth, and/or their families in community based settings, knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal ways of knowing and cultural teachings.
• A demonstrated understanding of Child and Youth Care orientation to practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer competence.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven administrative and team leadership skills.
• Ph.D. in Child and Youth Care or related field from an appropriately accredited institution (or in progress).
• Expertise in instruction at the post secondary level.
• Proven research skills.

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.