Position Summary
North Island College is seeking qualified applicants to fill sessional instructional assignments for the following sections in the 2026 Fall term:
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DGL 113 Introduction to JavaScript, Face-to-Face, Wednesday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Comox Valley Campus;
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DGL 114 Introduction to Mobile Application Development, Face-to-Face, Monday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Comox Valley Campus;
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DGL 204 Programming for Mobile App Development, Face-to-Face, Tuesday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Comox Valley Campus
Please clearly indicate which courses and sections you are applying for in your cover letter. Each section is 25% of a full-time instructional position.The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.
The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc. Position Competencies - Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
- Effective Communication Skills;
- Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
- Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
- Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
- Interpersonal Effectiveness. Duties & Responsibilities 1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL
- To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
- To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
- To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
- To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
- To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
- To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
- To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
- To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-15, Reporting Final Grades;
- To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.
2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
- To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
- To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
- To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
- To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
- To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
-To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
- To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
- To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
- To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
- To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits. Required Education & Experience - Master’s degree in appropriate discipline and/or equivalent professional experience, and demonstrated competencies related to the course curriculum;
- Three years of successful related industry experience and/or teaching experience at a post-secondary level. Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities - Familiarity with effective user interface design principles;- Proficiency with remote version control (Git);- Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities, using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning;- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in course-specific areas: DGL 113:
In-depth knowledge of modern JavaScript programming;
Knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks;
Experience with DOM manipulation, event handling, and interactive web development;
Experience with debugging, refactoring, and testing strategies and tools;
Familiarity with browser developer tools and modern web development workflows;
Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar development environments.
DGL 114:
Expert knowledge of the Kotlin programming language;
Highly proficient in the use of Android Studio IDE;
Extensive experience with debugging, refactoringand testing strategies using Android Studio;
Practical working knowledge of Android app development in Kotlin.
Strong understanding of the mobile app lifecycle and core Android architectural components;
Experience developing responsive and user-friendly mobile interfaces using both IDE tools and programmatic approaches;
Knowledge of mobile app design patterns and best practices for maintainable application development;
Experience integrating and working with platform-specific or third-party APIs and libraries;
Familiarity with data persistence techniques used in mobile app development.
DGL 204:
Knowledge of the Kotlin programming language and developing applications for the Android platform;
Experience configuring and using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for software and mobile development;
Understanding of programming paradigms, data structures, and foundational software design principles;
Experience with debugging, testing, code review, and refactoring practices;
Familiarity with software documentation standards and coding style conventions;
Experience developing reusable, maintainable, and testable code.
