Programme Facilitator/Instructor

The University of British Columbia; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a Programme Facilitator/Instructor to support and guide non-traditional adult students in the Humanities 101 Community Programme. The role involves teaching, coordinating volunteer instructors, and ensuring a respectful and encouraging learning environment for participants facing various challenges. This is a part-time position with 15 hours per week, including on-campus and self-directed hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with non-traditional adult learners.
• Demonstrates commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Teaching and discussion facilitation skills are major assets.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements Writing 101 and Writing 201 curriculum.
• Coordinates volunteer teachers and confirms teaching dates.
• Facilitates weekly group discussions and writing activities.

Skills

Classroom management

Facilitation skills

Conflict resolution

Communication

Leadership

Education

University degree

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Staff - Non Union

Job Category

Miscellaneous Staff

Job Profile

Misc Staff Hourly - Non-credit Instructor

Job Title

Programme Facilitator/Instructor

Department

Program Support | Humanities 101| Faculty of Arts

Compensation Range

See details below.

Posting End Date

June 22, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2027

The hourly rate is $39-41/hour.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

This is a two year term position with an end date of June 30, 2027. The hourly rate is $39-41/hour.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Academic Director and Programme Manager of the Humanities 101 Community Programme (Hum), the Writing Coordinator plans and facilitates Hum’s Writing 101 and Writing 201 courses. Provides guidance and support for students, staff, volunteer teachers and alumni by creating and sustaining an encouraging and respectful classroom environment and Programme office.

This position requires the knowledge and ability to work effectively with non-traditional adult students who are passionate life-long learners living in or near Vancouver's Downtown Eastside and Downtown South, on very low incomes and with considerable challenges and strengths, including mental and physical health concerns. It requires a good knowledge of university procedures and policies, computer and classroom technologies, the ability to work closely with Programme faculty and staff, and to work independently and with good judgment.

Organizational Status

This position is a Part Time role, encompassing 15 hours per week: 7.5 hours on-campus on class day from 1:30 - 9:00pm; 7.5 hours self-directed, and/or facilitating Downtown Eastside/South community centre programming and events.

Work Performed

• Designs and implements Writing 101 and Writing 201 curriculum in collaboration with Academic Director
• Secures the services of 10–12 volunteer teachers who teach one class per semester
• Coordinates volunteer teachers, confirms teaching dates, collects and distributes relevant course materials
• Teaches one class per semester and substitutes for teachers if they are unable to make class
• Attends all Writing 101/201 classes and is responsible for classroom management and dynamics
• Facilitates a 30-minute group discussion and writing activity at the beginning of each weekly class
• Crafts weekly homework assignments
• Collects, assesses and comments on student assignments
• Tutors students 1-on-1 before class times
• Supervises volunteer writing tutor
• Supervises the classroom Work-Learn assistant
• Orients and delivers relevant information and guidance to students and instructors during class
• Ensures a safe and respectful classroom dynamic
• According to established Hum practices, respectfully encourages non-traditional students to participate to their level of comfort while enhancing their university experience.
• Consults with Academic Director and Programme Coordinator to identify contentious issues, and respond with tact and discretion. Uses Hum’s established practices for dealing with sensitive situations
• Participates in Hum’s Public Programme series, specifically facilitating summer study groups that take place in the Downtown Eastside/South Community Centres
• Attends regular course planning meetings—including steering committee—contributing ideas to the discussion and ensures follow-up on deliverables and initiatives pertaining to the Writing 101 and Writing 201 courses
• Supports student recruitment by attending and presenting at Writing 101 and Writing 201 information/application sessions bi-annually
• Facilitates work-preparations for the annual publication: collects and edits essays from contributors
• Maintains accessible and updated files of all course readings and materials, and uploads to online learning platform
• Compiles yearly course binders and materials
• Distributes regularly-scheduled course evaluations
• Follows and improves procedures in Programme manual and keeps manual updated
• Assists and supports Programme Manager and Academic Director with their duties as required
• Ensures staff are informed and updated on Writing course business
• Advocates for Programme concerns, protects privacy & confidentiality
• Other duties as required
  
  

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Misrepresentation of University and Faculty policies could cause students serious difficulty in attaining their educational objectives. Errors in providing information, support and guidance can directly affect the quality of student experience. Culturally, socially and personally inept interactions with Humanities 101 students and community members damage the credibility of the Programme and university in their respective communities and the ability of the Programme, staff, and university to sustain respectful relations with and effectively involve students living in those communities.

Supervision Received

The position has a dual reporting relationship to the Humanities 101 Programme Manager, and Academic Director. The position also works closely with the Hum volunteer instructors, staff, UBC volunteers, students, and alumni.

Supervision Given

Supervises the UBC Work Learn student assistant and coordinates volunteer Writing tutors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

University degree required. 3 years of relevant UBC experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Assets include:

• Teaching and discussion facilitation skills are major assets
• Experience working with non-traditional adult learners, institutions and marginalized communities
• Experience coordinating volunteers
• First Aid certified (Hum will provide professional First Aid training upon hiring)
  
  

Skills

• Excellent classroom management skills
• Excellent speaking and listening skills
• Excellent group facilitation skills
• Ability to give leadership and direction
• Ability to work well with students and give creative and critical feedback on their writing and presentations in a non-hierarchical manner
• Ability to resolve conflict in a sensitive and appropriate manner
• Ability to represent the Programme in public forums, like community events
• Ability to identify contentious issues and respond with tact and discretion
• Ability to communicate sensitive information in a clear and concise manner

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Higher Education

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