Overview
BCGEU
Position Number
00206
Division
Faculty of Trades and Applied Technology
Department
Welding
Campus
Nanaimo campus
Appointment Type
temporary part-time
FTE
0.50 FTE release time
Workload
Hours of work assigned are prorated based on a 35-hour workweek; hours paid are prorated based on Program Norm (as per Art. 14.2.b).
Appointment Start Date
04-Jul-2022
Appointment End Date
28-Jun-2024
Posting Restrictions
Possibility of two 1-yr extensions (Art. 2.11 d)
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Referees/References
Posted Date
05-May-2022
Closing Date
11-May-2022
Job Reference
1673
Duties:
The Chair of the Welding program will be responsible for the overall coordination of the Welding programs and will support faculty and students in this area. Special areas of responsibility will include:
Administration, budgets and budget planning, FTE tracking, University and Continuing Education Calendar preparation, advertising and publicity, student certificates, job postings, auxiliary appointments and appointment forms, chairing department meetings, conducting evaluation of support staff, timetabling, managing student intake and monitoring of students, managing referrals of students. Coordinating program evaluations, new program development, curriculum development and professional development activities. Participating in Applied programs management, which includes being a member of institutional committees as required. Arranging work experience placements.
Management of CWB testing procedures. Student contact, recruitment, interview and selection of prospective students, preparing student reports and monitoring student progress on a ongoing basis, handling student inquiries and interviews regarding the courses coordinated. Dealing with student performance contracts.
Liaison with local industry, sponsoring agents, Advising, Counseling, Registration and Financial Aid and ensuring recording of grades, reports and certificates.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.
Required Qualifications:
A regular faculty member who is currently qualified to instruct in the program area and who has instructor training (i.e. Provincial Instructor’s Diploma) or program specific qualifications. Familiarity with, and demonstrated skills, in teaching adults. High level of communication (written and verbal) and excellent interpersonal skills. Familiarity with Vancouver Island University programs, policies and procedures. Ability to work effectively as part of a team that includes administration, instructors and support staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
Some supervisory experience.
VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts and hybrid work opportunities.
Note:
Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.