Instructor, Fine Arts

at  North Island College

POSITION SUMMARY

North Island College is seeking qualified applicants to fill the following sessional instructional assignment in the 2024 Fall term*

• FIN 210: Drawing & 2D Language III, Face-to-face, Monday 1:00 PM – 4:50 PM
• FIN 220: Painting Intermediate 1, Face-to-face, Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:20 PM
• This assignment is for the remainder of the fall 2024 semester with potential extension and/or early end based on early return of incumbent.

The teaching faculty of North Island College is responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives related to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they are responsible for serving as role models for students and colleagues.
The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for delivering scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, online, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories and practicum shops, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in Fine Arts preferred or BFA in specialization or equivalent combination of education and related experience;
• Minimum of one year related instructional experience in a post-secondary setting.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills;
• Demonstrated instructional abilities, including a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning;
• Experience with course design and delivery for diverse and inclusive learning environments;
• Experience with educational technologies, including online and blended delivery and learning management systems.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

• To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
• To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
• To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
• To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
• To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
• To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
• To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
• To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
• To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
• To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.