Term Instructor, Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit plan

Ample paid holiday time

Professional development opportunities

Pension plan

Well-being initiatives

Strategic discounts

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University seeks a full-time instructor to teach Recreation Vehicle Technician theory and practical skills for the Apprenticeship Program. You will prepare courses, maintain standards, and submit evaluations, while promoting safety in shop operations.

Successful candidates will engage in student support, committees, and professional activities, working collaboratively with administrators, instructors, and staff to advance teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Recreation Vehicle Technician Red Seal required with five years recent trade experience.
• Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent; in-progress must be completed within two years.
• Experience teaching adults and managing classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Teach theory and hands-on skills for the RV Apprenticeship Program.
• Develop courses, maintain standards, and submit student evaluations.
• Collaborate in a team to deliver classroom and shop objectives with safety priorities.
• Participate in activities outside the classroom: student support, committees, and professional activities.

Skills

Adult teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Computer proficiency

Diversity awareness

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal: Recreation Vehicle Technician

Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent (in progress, within 2 years)

Job description

Duties:

Teach all aspects of theory and practical skills for the Recreation Vehicle Apprenticeship Program. Ensure program standards are maintained, prepare and develop course as appropriate, maintain and submit student evaluation and grading. Work in a team approach to deliver both classroom and practical objectives in shop operations while promoting safety standards as a priority.
Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and department committees; meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

Recreation Vehicle Technician Interprovincial Trade Qualification plus five years recent experience working in the trade. Provincial Instructor Diploma, or equivalent (if in progress, must be completed within two years of hire).

• Familiarity with and demonstrated skills in teaching adults.
• Proven ability in classroom management.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high level of energy and enthusiasm is essential.
• Proven positive interpersonal skills in dealing with students.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team comprised of administrators, instructors and support staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment.
• Successful candidates will be responsive to diverse cultural and academic backgrounds and learning styles.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Vancouver Island University programs, policies and procedures.
• Some supervisory experience and experience working with young students.

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.