College Professor - Communications

at  Okanagan College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree; PhD is preferred. An equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline will be considered. Professional or post-secondary school work experience directly related to the duty assignment is an asset. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Department of Communications is seeking full- and part-time term College Professors to teach over the Fall 2024 – Winter 2025 semesters at the Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm and Revelstoke campuses, and online. A Master’s degree in Communications or a related discipline is required. Travel between campuses may be required.

Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.
Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.
Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.
Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity