Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology (Williams Lake, BC)

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indigenous public post-secondary institution seeks Term Instructors for the Environmental Resources Technology program. This sessional role involves teaching various courses with an emphasis on Indigenous perspectives, learner engagement, and community collaboration. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and a passion for education, especially within Indigenous contexts.

Qualifications

• Preferred Registered Professional Forester (RPF).
• Strong connections within Indigenous / First Nations communities.
• Commitment to quality service and passion for learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in the Environmental Natural Resources Technology program.
• Engage with students and foster a learner-centered environment.
• Collaborate effectively with a student-focused team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Teaching Skills

Education

Master's Degree in a related field

Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience

Job description

Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology (Williams Lake, BC)

Type: Term

Opening Date for Applications: Monday, February 12, 2024

Resume Review: Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Position Start Date: February 2024

Salary: $7,600 per section

Contact: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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

NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system, we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. Our mission is to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education. NVIT employees honor an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner-centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement, and achievement.

Job Description:

NVIT anticipates a need for Term Instructors within the Environmental Natural Resources Technology program for Community Education in Williams Lake, BC. This will be a sessional term opportunity; course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrollment.

Duration: February 2024 – March 2025

Courses include:

• ENRT-110 - Introduction to Natural Resources
• ENRT-141 - Aboriginal People and the Land
• ENRT-150 - Silvics and Dendrology
• ENRT-155 - Soil Science
• ENRT-160 - Field Surveys I
• MATH-140 - Technical Mathematics
• COMM-140 - Technical Writing
• COMP-140 - Geographic Information Systems
• ENRT-145 - Fire Ecology
• ENRT-165 - Field Surveys II
• ENRT-170 - Principles of Ecology
• SCIE-140 - Ethnoscience

Course details can be found at: NVIT Course Search

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related field, or Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience
• Registered Professional Forester (RPF) preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Connections within Indigenous / First Nations communities preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a high-functioning, student-focused team
• Passion and commitment to learners and learning
• Excellent teaching and human relations skills
• Contribute positively to the school and community life
• Understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and Canada’s colonial history
• Holistic, culturally safe, trauma-informed practice
• Knowledge of Indigenous languages, cultures, and lived experiences
• Ability to build collaborative relationships for student success
• Commitment to quality service

NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community and prioritizes Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should have experience working with Aboriginal people.