Instructor

Job Description:

A part-time temporary position to co-coordinate and teach a portion of FMST 1115 –
Perspectives on Family Studies. This is a first-year course designed to introduce students
to the definitions, concepts, experiences, dynamics, and theories of family
through an interdisciplinary approach. This course will guide students to more
specialized Family Studies core courses: History of the Family, Sociology and
the Family, Psychology of the Family and related Women’s Studies courses.

It is a team-taught course so applicants should be able to cooperate with other instructors in the development of curriculum and the major assignment, the integration of lectures, and team marking. It is desirable that applicants have expertise in research/or experience in teaching courses in a specific discipline (History, Sociology, Psychology) and can incorporate topics concerning families in a Canadian and local context which pays particular attention to diverse families, knowledge of intersections with gender, race, class, sexuality, and Indigeneity, housing, location and the environment.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field is required (e.g., History, Sociology, Psychology).

- Demonstrated Canadian post-secondary teaching experience related to the course content.

- Experience of teaching in a team environment.

- Available to teach Thursday’s from 14:30-16:20 in class.

- Experience using teaching technology to post some content online and Brightspace.

Additional Info:

Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Employee Group: LFA

Application Information:

For further information regarding this position, please contact Manisha Singh, Coordinator, Family Studies Program, IDS at msingh@langara.ca

Why Join Langara?

At Langara College, we support the College’s vision of promoting wellness and fostering personal and professional growth for our employees. We are dedicated to embracing, honouring, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, while offering a competitive and inclusive benefits package that reflects our commitment to overall health, financial security, and work-life balance.

** Eligibility and entitlements may vary based on the employment group, and if the position is temporary, part-time, or casual **

We offer the following benefits:

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)

• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan

• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs

• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability

• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability

• Course/program tuition reimbursements

• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

Salary Range:

$46.06 - $142.49

Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade:

LFA Instructional

Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

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