Instructor(s), Kinesiology

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Paid holiday time

Professional development opportunities

Desirable pension plan

Well-being initiatives and services

Job summary

Vancouver Island University is inviting applications for qualified sessional instructors in the Kinesiology program. The role involves teaching a variety of Kinesiology courses including Active rehabilitation and Nutrition for health and sport.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Kinesiology or a related field and have experience in post-secondary teaching. VIU offers a supportive environment with benefits including paid holiday time and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship.
• Provide evidence of ability to engage students with different cultural backgrounds.
• Professional designation (e.g., OT, PT, Kinesiologist) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach various Kinesiology courses throughout the academic year.
• Participate in activities outside the classroom, including student support.
• Engage in institutional, faculty, and departmental committees.

Skills

Experience in post-secondary teaching

Ability to respond to diverse learning styles

Team-oriented environment function

Education

Masters' degree in Kinesiology or related field

Professional certification in respective sport or activity

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

The Kinesiology program at Vancouver Island University (VIU) offers a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. The department is looking to establish a pool of qualified sessional instructors to teach a variety of Kinesiology courses throughout the academic year (Fall, Spring and May Intersession).

Current needs include:

• Active rehabilitation (KIN 492E)
• Nutrition for health and sport (KIN 352)

Potential topic areas may include:

• Exercise physiology (KIN 302)
• Clinical assessment (KIN 492B)
• Advanced (clinical) exercise prescription (KIN 492C)
• Sport & exercise psychology (KIN 362)
• Motor development (KIN 202)
• Health promotion (KIN 230; KIN 360)

For clinically relevant courses, professional certifications (PT, OT, BCAK, CSEP, ACSM, CSPA, etc.) in the discipline are preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a wide variety of clients/populations. Collegiality, flexibility, and enthusiasm for the art and science of human movement are desired characteristics.

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

For academic courses (200-400 level), a Masters' degree in Kinesiology or related field, from an appropriately accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

For activity courses (100 level), proven acquired expertise through documented professional certification and training in the respective sport or activity (NCCP or equivalent certifications). An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

• Experience in post‑secondary teaching.
• Provide evidence of an ability to respond to diverse learning styles, engage students with different cultural and academic backgrounds, and function effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Professional designation (e.g., OT, PT, Chiropractic, Kinesiologist).

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Kinesiology or a related field.
• Expertise in instruction at the post‑secondary level.

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.