Professor, Child and Youth Care (Updated)

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Professional development

Pension plan

Well-being initiatives

Discounts

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University invites applications for a regular, full-time Professor position in the Child and Youth Care program. Responsibilities include teaching across first–fourth year in a blended in-person/remote format, designing assignments, and facilitating theory-to-practice integration through classroom, lab and field placements.

The successful candidate will engage in scholarship and service, attend meetings, and contribute to program and curriculum development within the Faculty of

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Child and Youth Care or related field.
• Three to five years recent teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Seven years practical experience in Child and Youth Care with children, youth, and/or families in community settings.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, respect for cultural teachings, and a demonstrated understanding of CYC 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 confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Developing, preparing and delivering courses that may span first through fourth year studies in a blended synchronous learning environment that integrates in-person and remote student participation.
• Designing and evaluating student assignments and other performance measures.
• Facilitating student integration of theory into practice through classroom, lab and field placement instruction.
• Attendance at faculty meetings and participation in committee work within the program and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services.
• Participate in other program initiatives and activities such as advising, recruitment, admissions, program and curriculum development, and facilitative duties within the program area as part of a collaborative faculty service approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Indigenous knowledge awareness

Team leadership

Computer competence

Education

Master's Degree in Child and Youth Care

PhD in Child and Youth Care (in progress)

Job description

Duties:

We are seeking an energetic, practice-based professional to assume full-time responsibilities as a regular ongoing Professor in our Child and Youth Care program. Duties and responsibilities include:

• developing, preparing and delivering courses that may span first through fourth year studies in a blended synchronous learning environment that integrates in-person and remote student participation;
• designing and evaluating student assignments and other performance measures;
• facilitating student integration of theory into practice through classroom, lab and field placement instruction;
• attendance at faculty meetings and participation in committee work within the program and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services;
• participate in other program initiatives and activities such as advising, recruitment, admissions, program and curriculum development, and facilitative duties within the program area as part of a collaborative faculty service approach.

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:

Master's Degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field; three to five years recent teaching experience at the post-secondary level and seven years practical experience in Child and Youth Care working with children, youth, and/or their families in community based settings.

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, respect for cultural teachings, and 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 confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Child and Youth Care from an appropriately accredited institution (or in progress);
• proven administrative and team leadership skills;
• the ability to effectively teach and engage students in blended synchronous learning environments;
• 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.

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.

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