College Professor - Electronic Engineering Technology

at  Okanagan College

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.

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 Electronic Engineering Technology Department (ELEN) is seeking a part-time college professor to teach one course in the ELEN Program at the Kelowna campus during the Winter 2025 semester. Applicants with a degree or diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering/Technology (or similar program) will be considered. Membership with a professional Engineering and/or Technology Association is preferred.

Candidates should have theoretical knowledge, practical experience and teaching experience that includes (but is not limited to) some or all, of the following topics:

• DC and AC circuit analysis
• Electronic devices
• Digital electronics
• Analog and digital communications
• Project management and development
• C programming, microprocessors and embedded systems
• Networking and the Internet of Things

The course that we are hiring for is ELEN250 – Analog Communication Systems.
This course is a continuation of the study of communication systems with a focus on radio frequency (RF) transmission and reception systems. Topics include transmission lines, antenna modeling and design, electromagnetic wave propagation, link budgets, RF filters and circuit design, RF amplifier design and characterization, and the analysis and understanding of super high frequency and optical systems. Learners will expand their understanding of communications principles, utilizing mathematics to design, characterize and assess different systems. Skills, theory, and techniques will be re-enforced through lab work.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach lecture and/or lab sections for the assigned course and to commit to their ongoing development. Duties will include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignment and exams, and reporting grades. All courses have been taught previously and notes, assignments, labs, tests, etc. are available for instructor use.
The ideal candidate will have an exceptional industrial and teaching record with a demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy. The candidate must be committed to staying current in their field through active professional development and/or scholarly activity. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.

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