Professor, Child & Youth Care — Blended Learning & Field Work

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

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