Instructor, Coastal Forest

Position Summary

Applications are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Coastal Forest Technology Diploma program at North Island College.

The instructional assignment involves teaching in one or more of the following courses at the Campbell River campus.

PLEASE IDENTIFY at the time of applying what of the following courses you are interested in instructing:

RFT – 200 Forest Health and Adaption
RFT – 201 GIS and Remote Sensing
RFT – 202 Cultural Heritage Resource Management
RFT – 203 Silviculture
RFT – 204 Forest Engineering
RFT – 205 Professional Communications and Protocols
RFT – 206 Forest Operations Planning
RFT – 207 Wildlife Ecology
RFT – 208 Sustainable Forest Management
RFT – 209 Data Management and Analysis
RFT – 210 Wildfire Ecology
RFT – 211 Silvametrics
RFT – 213 Resource Road Design
RFT – 214 Applied Research Project

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

• Forest professional or related/allied discipline and minimum of three years industry experience required
• A master’s degree in education, forestry, environmental studies or a related field
• Curriculum development experience.
• One year teaching experience in a post-secondary setting.
• BC Instructors Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities - Experience with all aspects of course instruction to include facilitation of theoretical and applied learning, coordination of field trips, engaging with industry, and coordination of instructional resources.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with a variety of instructional aids, computer applications, learning technologies and digital tools.
- Demonstrated pedagogical approaches to stimulate and empower learners.
- Experience with the efficient use of advanced instructional technologies of relevance to face-to-face and online instruction.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and co-operatively in campus-based and online team environments, and with students, industry, funders, employers, and staff.
- Experience with blended learning with demonstrated ability to develop online theory within the designated learning platform and the aptitude to transition between face-to-face and online program instruction preferred.
- Ability to choose and use appropriate learning technologies, troubleshoot issues and support learners while engaged in an online or blended course environment preferred.