Indigenous Leadership in Recreation Instructor (Hybrid)

Langara College; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 3,200 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-work program

Tuition waivers

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langara College in Vancouver, BC, seeks an instructor for the Indigenous Leadership in Recreation program to teach RECR 1105, RECR 1110, and RECR 1115 in Spring 2027. Courses are delivered in a mixed online/in-community format.

The role requires experience teaching adult learners and working with Indigenous communities, with opportunities to take on leadership roles such as Program Coordinator or Department Chair in the future. Preference given to candidates who can teach all listed courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in Leisure Studies, Recreation, Leadership, Adult Education, Public Administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education, professional experience, and lived experience including traditional and cultural knowledge.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities using community-based/participatory methodologies.
• Has worked in the field of Indigenous Recreation and / or Community Recreation for a minimum of 5 years (full time or equivalent).
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in his/her work.
• Posseses strong sector connections within the recreation field, participating in professional associations, board membership and/or community organizations.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching Indigenous learners at the post-secondary level (online, mixed mode or classroom).
• Applicants must have experience facilitating or teaching youth and adult learners in the recreation environment.
• Employees of Langara College must reside in British Columbia

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the preparation and delivery of lecture material; the design, set-up, and delivery of group and individual activities; and the preparation, delivery, and grading of assignments and exams
• Laise with participating Nations/communities in organizing class needs
• Utilize digital technology to deliver the course material such as Brightspace, Zoom, etc.
• Utilize technology for administrative purposes such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Zoom etc.
• The candidate will maintain regular weekly office hours on campus and online for student advising and participation in related departmental and college-wide activities.
• Maintain currency in relevant subject areas, including global and/or local trends, issues, and opportunities
• Maintain collegial working relationships
• As appropriate, actively seek opportunities to integrate students and learning into organizations and/or the community
• On an as needed basis, participate actively in program design and review
• Candidates are required to have participated in a variety of recreation experiences that are related to their area of expertise and demonstrate a passion for (and leadership in) community recreation.
• The successful candidate understands and is dedicated to community recreation and is able to clearly articulate his/her recreation and teaching philosophy.

Skills

Indigenous communities engagement

Community-based methodologies

Leadership

Adult education

Education

Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in Leisure Studies or related field

Tools

Brightspace

Zoom

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Langara College in Vancouver, BC, seeks an instructor for the Indigenous Leadership in Recreation program to teach RECR 1105, RECR 1110, and RECR 1115 in Spring 2027. Courses are delivered in a mixed online/in-community format.

The role requires experience teaching adult learners and working with Indigenous communities, with opportunities to take on leadership roles such as Program Coordinator or Department Chair in the future. Preference given to candidates who can teach all listed courses.