Sessional Instructor, Human Services

North Island College

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CAD 70,000 - 113,000

Part time

33 hours ago

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Job summary

North Island College in Comox Valley is seeking a Sessional Instructor to teach in the Human Services Education Assistant/Community Support Worker Certificate program. This 40% appointment will deliver HSW 170: Educational Assistant/Community Support Practice Experience I using blended delivery at the Comox Valley campus and in a community agency.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Education or related field, a Master’s preferred, and has experience teaching adults, with knowledge of

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant education fields.
Experience teaching adults, preferably at the post-secondary level.
Knowledge of Indigenous communities, history, ethics, protocols, and pedagogy.
Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
Valid BC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
Teach in assigned subject areas and develop course outlines;
Direct student learning in a positive, supportive environment;
Maintain records of enrollment and student progress.

Skills

Teaching adults

Indigenous pedagogy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education

Master’s degree in Education or Special – Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master of Social Work

Tools

D2L Brightspace

Teams

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Posting Number

Posting Number F1715

Position Title

Position Title Sessional Instructor, Human Services

Division

Division Health & Human Services

Department

Department Human Services

Supervisor Title

Supervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services

Location

Location Comox Valley(CV)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement? Replacement

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 04/09/2027

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/28/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Group 1
Practice: Tuesday 8:30 – 4:00
Seminar: Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00
Group 2
Practice: Tuesday 8:30 – 4:00

% 40%

Pay Grade

Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

Applications are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Human Services Education Assistant/Community Support Worker Certificate program at the North Island College ( NIC ).

The sessional instructional assignment, up to 40%, involves teaching practice course HSW 170: Educational Assistant/Community Support Practice Experience I to a cohort of HSW students using a blended delivery method at the Comox Valley campus and within a community agency.

NOTE : Practicum placements will take place in both community as well as in elementary/secondary education setting and may require travel. Applicants need to have access to reliable transportation.

The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of practice course activities; use initiative in providing documentation and follow-up with regard to student concerns and problem resolution; and bring facilitation skills to management of conflict. The schedule for this assignment will be flexible to meet the needs of the program.

The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, relational skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.

In accordance with the Criminal Records and Review Act, it is mandatory that faculty hired under the Health and Human Services department have a clear Criminal Record. Faculty members must provide a Clear Criminal Record Check ( CRC ) to the Human Resources Department prior to the commencement of employment.

The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories and practicums.

Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
Effective Communication Skills;
Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL
- To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
- To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
- To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
- To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
- To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
- To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
- To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
- To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-14, Grade System;
- To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.
2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
- To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
- To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
- To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
- To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
- To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
- To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
- To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
- To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
- To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
- To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education, Master’s degree in Education or Special – Education preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or Master of Social Work may be considered
Experience teaching adults, preferably at the post‑secondary level.
Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous communities, history, ethics, protocols, and pedagogies.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Experience using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teaching-learning environment and classroom is an asset;
Ability to demonstrate effective team behaviours, support cooperative and effective working relationships, and contribute to shared team goals;
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines;
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
Experience with and willingness to learn, online learning management systems, i.e. D2L Brightspace, Teams.
Proficiency in the use of computer applications and the internet and with MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
Valid BC driver’s license.

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/20/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 11/02/2026

Job Description

Faculty Sessional

Additional Information

If you are an internal applicant and you have received advanced notice of layoff in an appointment letter, or if you are currently laid off for all or a portion of your workload, please note this at the commencement of your cover letter, and include the effective day of layoff and the percentage of the layoff.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

This position requires an on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate is responsible to relocate within a reasonable distance of the applicable campus posted. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
- I currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted.
- I do not currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted, however I am planning to relocate if found to be the successful candidate.
- I do not currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted, and I have no plan to relocate .

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