Sessional - Faculty- FIRE 2420 - (02050.11081)

The Department for Communication and Visual Arts; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department for Communication and Visual Arts seeks a sessional instructor for FIRE 2420: Wildfire Communications. This online course will cover communication strategies related to wildfires in British Columbia, blending theory with ethical practices. Mandatory qualifications include a master's degree and significant operational experience in emergency management, particularly in wildfire scenarios.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operational experience in Wildfire Communications.
• 15 years of emergency management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching or training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach FIRE 2420: Wildfire Communications in Fall 2025 semester.
• Provide education on communication methods regarding wildfires.
• Focus on ethical considerations, social responsibility, and cultural diversity.

Skills

Hardware & Networking

Inventory Management

Back Office

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Department for Communication and Visual Arts is seeking a sessional instructor to teach FIRE 2420: Wildfire Communications in the Fall 2025 semester. The course will be delivered online synchronously on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:50 PM.

This course examines the core principles and practices related to addressing, articulating, and communicating about wildfires within British Columbia, Canada, and globally. Students will explore methods of relaying pertinent and timely information before, during, and after wildfires. The curriculum includes key theories, models, and the impact of media innovations, with a focus on ethical considerations, social responsibility, and cultural diversity.

Requirements:

• A master's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of five years of operational experience in Wildfire Communications, including direct incident experience, and seven years of emergency management experience, preferably in Wildfire. Demonstrated teaching or training experience is also required.
• Or:
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field with a minimum of fifteen years of operational experience, including direct incident experience and Wildfire Communications, along with fifteen years of emergency management experience. Preference given to Wildfire experience. Demonstrated teaching or training experience is also required.

Key Skills: Hardware & Networking, Food & Beverage, Field, Inventory Management, Back Office

Employment Type: Contract

Vacancy: 1

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Sessional Faculty • Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada