Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; On-site; CAD 6,800 - 8,400; Part time

Job summary

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology invites qualified instructors to join the Environmental Resources Technology program for Cache Creek. This sessional term opportunity begins November 2026 and ends November 2027, with courses listed including ENRT, MATH, COMM, and GIS.

Applicants should indicate courses they are qualified to teach and contribute to a student-centered learning community. Strong Indigenous connections, holistic teaching approach, and commitment to community are valued;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience considered.
• RPF preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Connections to Indigenous/First Nations communities preferred.
• Ability to work well in a student-focused team.
• Commitment to learners and learning.
• Excellent teaching and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENRT courses in NVIT Environmental Resources program.
• Contribute to student success and course delivery in Cache Creek/ NVIT sites.
• Engage with Indigenous communities and integrate Indigenous ways of knowing.
• Collaborate with department colleagues to plan, assess and improve program offerings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Student-focused

Indigenous community links

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience considered

RPF preferred

Job description

Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology (Cache Creek)

Type: Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: September 24, 2026

Resume Review: October 8, 2026

Position Start Date: November 2026

Salary $7,600.00 per section

Contact: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates a need for Term Instructors within the Environmental Natural Resources Technology program for Community Education in Cache Creek, BC and invites applications from qualified candidates. This will be a sessional term opportunity anticipated to begin November 2026 and end November 2027 course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrolment. Applicants should indicate which courses they are interested in and qualified to teach.

Courses:

• ENRT 141 – Aboriginal People & the Land
• ENRT 155 – Soil Science
• ENRT 160 – Field Survey I
• MATH 140 – Technical Mathematics
• COMM 140 – Technical Writing
• COMP 140 – Geographic Information Systems
• Master’s Degree in a related field, (Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience considered).
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong connections and roots within Indigenous / First Nations communities preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of high functioning, student-focused team.
• Strong passion and commitment to learners and learning.
• Excellent teaching and human relations skills.
• Faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community.
• Demonstrated excellent teaching and human relations skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community.
• Strong connections and roots within Indigenous / First Nations communities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing
• Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing.
• Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences.
• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public.

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