Vocational Instructor - Human Service Work (On-Call)

Competition Details

Position Information Position Number P00049 Position Title Vocational Instructor - Human Service Work (On-Call) Division / Portfolio Health and Social Development Department / Program Human Service Work Location Vernon, Kelowna, Salmon Arm Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service. Functions and Duties Instructional duties may include any or all of the following : instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; practicum placement; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction.

Professional duties may include any or all of the following : curriculum development, student registration and pre registration duties.

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include any or all of the following : school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties. Education and Experience 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field.

2. An Instructor’s Diploma or valid BC Teacher’s Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

3. Five years’ experience in the mental health, social service or community living fields. Skills and Abilities Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty. Preferred Qualifications Desired Start Date 10 / 14 / 2024 Position End Date (if temporary) 10 / 10 / 2025 Schedule Annual Salary / Hourly Rate Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 annually; normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience. Appointment Type Vocational - Substitute Special Instructions to Applicants Employee Group Vocational Posting Detail Information Competition Number C002916 Posting Open Date 09 / 05 / 2024 Posting Closing Date 09 / 19 / 2024 Open Until Filled No Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application