Term Instructor(s), Information Technology and Applied Systems

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays

Professional development

Desirable pension plan

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo seeks an experienced lecturer to develop, prepare, and deliver lecture, seminar and lab-based instruction in the ITAS program.

You will design and grade assignments, facilitate theory-practice integration, maintain records, and participate in student support and department committees. A Bachelor's degree with four years of recent experience is required; a Master's degree and LMS experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least four years of recent experience.
• Industry experience with technologies related to ITAS courses.
• Recent teaching or lecturing experience with adults at the post-secondary level.
• Strong background in current computing and information technologies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills working as a team member.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity to diverse adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and deliver lecture, seminar and lab-based instruction.
• Prepare and deliver classes, design and grading of assignments and tests.
• Facilitate integration of theory and practice; evaluate student progress.
• Record keeping and general department curriculum maintenance.
• Participate in student support and department committees.

Skills

Industry experience

Post-secondary teaching

Computing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Written & verbal communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Duties:

Develop, prepare, and deliver lecture, seminar and lab-based instruction to students in the Information Technology & Applied Systems (ITAS) program. Faculty are responsible for preparing and delivering classes, designing and grading student assignments and tests, facilitating the student's integration of theory and practice, and evaluating student progress. Secondary responsibilities include record keeping and general department curriculum maintenance.

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:

Bachelor's degree in related field from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum four years' recent experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered for candidates with exceptional demonstrated experience.

• Industry experience with technologies related to each course description.
• Recent teaching or lecturing experience with adults at the post-secondary level.
• Strong general background in current computing and information technologies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills working as a team member.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a wide variety of adult students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Information Technology or discipline related to Applied Information Systems from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Industry certification in the appropriate area.
• Experience developing course materials and curriculum.
• Experience with publishing course material to a Learning Management System.

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.
• 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 application 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.