Instructor, Computer Network Specialist

at  Northern Lakes College

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology or related field;
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational programs;
• Experience teaching adults (3 years minimum);
• Experience developing curriculum;
• Experience using distance education technologies (3 years minimum).

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in cross-cultural environments.
  Successful candidate must provide college or university transcripts and criminal record check to Human Resources prior to commencement.
  This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.
  For complete details on this employment opportunity, visit us online at www.northernlakescollege.ca click on Careers.
  Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2181 to:
  Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3
  Or fax resume to: 780-849-5881

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Commitment to meeting the learning needs of students.
• Commitment to the mission, vision, values, and College Institutional Plan.
• Willingness to work with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success.
• Demonstrated positive attitude.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery.
• Understanding of assessment and its role in continuous program improvement.
• Willingness to take on course and program ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Evidence of willingness to take risks, to innovate, and to change to meet evolving program and employment needs.
• Demonstrated competency in use of technology that supports learning and teaching.
• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or spring/summer assignment, as appropriate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology or related field;
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality educational programs;
• Experience teaching adults (3 years minimum);
• Experience developing curriculum;
• Experience using distance education technologies (3 years minimum).

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in cross-cultural environments.

• Plan for instruction: Identify resources, equipment and facility needs, and operational planning priorities. Assist the program administrator and chair in meeting the learning needs of students and instructional demands of the program.
• Facilitate student learning and deliver instruction: Deliver, assess and develop effective curriculum and instruction which meets the needs of diverse and distance students. Inform students of expectations, adapt instructional strategies to meet student needs, and utilize distance education technology and varied media as appropriate. Participate in, support students with, and monitor practicum placements as required by the program area.
• Assess student learning: Conduct an on-going program of student assessment to ensure student achievement and effectiveness of instruction. Communicate progress with students and appropriate college services. Document student performance over time. Use assessment data to improve course and program delivery. Maintain the standards of achievement that are necessary in meeting the demands of occupations for which students are being prepared.
• Manage the Live-On-line classroom effectively: Meet the assigned schedule, provide students with course outlines uploaded to D2L, establish a safe and respectful learning environment, maintain accurate student attendance and achievement records, and ensure opportunities for students’ participation, collaboration with peers, and course/faculty evaluation.
• Curriculum: Identify competencies and develop a means of assessing students’ ability to meet these competencies, establish prioritized goals and objectives/outcomes, develop instructional materials which meet the needs of diverse learners, and collaborate with non-core instructors and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming. Modify the course materials and update curriculum as indicated by program evaluations in accordance with program operations, and other forms of student feedback e.g. forums, journals. Provide curriculum that meets College standards for each course.
• Pursue on-going professional development: Maintain up-to-date certification and licenses as needed. Develop and implement a professional development plan that incorporates effective innovation in program content and process. Attend professional development workshops.
• Contribute to the Business and Administrative Studies Team: Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate on instructional and College-wide teams: Participate in team activities in a collaborative process. Consult appropriately with team Attend and participate in Business and Administrative Studies team meetings, general staff meetings and other College meetings as required. Maintain positive relations with the external community by attending and contributing to Program Advisory Committee meetings.
• Accountability: Adhere to College Values. Maintain confidentiality of student information. Act in accordance with FOIP regulations, the NLC mission statement and foundation documents. Know and follow policies and procedures established by Northern Lakes College