Assistant Instructor, Environmental Public Health

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences Environmental Public Health Program is seeking a regular, part-time (0.5 FTE) Assistant Instructor to support the delivery the Environmental Public Health curriculum.

Duties & Responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assist the instructors in the assessment of student evaluations including exams and presentations
• Prioritizing multiple requests for support from the faculty
• Updating and maintaining marking keys and assignments
• Assist in demonstrating and giving practical instruction during labs
• Assist instructors in researching / course development of emerging topics for inclusion into course materials
• Provide short-term instruction to students to cover absences / illnesses
• Invigilating exams
• Assist in arranging field trips and supervising field trips
• Guest speaking for various courses
• Assist and participate marketing events and help prepare marketing materials
• Assisting in coverage of program communications during summer break
• Managing the programs social media profiles
• Organizing BOC Mock Oral exams
• Assist in other administrative duties as required, including but not limited to program planning and committee work.

Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS :

Education & Credentials

• Graduation from an accredited Environmental Public Health program and CPHI holder strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institute preferred OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Current member in good standing of CIPHI preferred

Experience

• Possess 3 years or more of knowledge and experience within the Environmental Public Health field in Canada or its equivalent.
• Demonstrable teaching, training, or mentoring skills for students, colleagues, or other clients
• Knowledge and experience with all MS Office Productivity Tools and various meeting platforms

Key Competencies

• Effective English language oral and written communication
• Build and maintain effective and collaborative networks and relationships with students, colleagues and partners
• Ability to work with others and adapt to the changing needs and demands of the program on a continual basis
• Hold yourself and the Environmental Public Health program and profession to the highest ethical and professional standards
• Work independently and reliably with limited supervision while keeping to deadlines and time limits.
• Identify opportunities and barriers related to course / program innovation and approach challenges through a solution-focused perspective
• Lead, inspire, and shape students’ behaviours and actions through a commitment of excellence, passion and enthusiasm for the work
• Commitment to lifelong learning made possible through professional development opportunities

Additional Information Benefits Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position )
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan take a look at our benefit plans !
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more

BCIT values diverse experiences, ideas, cultures and perspectives and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from members of all groups experiencing barriers to equity. If you require accessibility accommodations during any part of the application or hiring process, please contact RecruitmentAssistant@bcit.

ca so we can best support you. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal, email applications will not be accepted .

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