Overview

Position Information

Position Number S00584

Position Title Vocational Instructor – Welding

Division/Portfolio Trades and Apprenticeship

Department/Program Welding

Location Kelowna

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity

The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.

Functions and Duties

Instructional duties may include any or all of the following:
Instructional (teaching assignments)

Course and program preparation and revision

Student contact

Student advising

Evaluation and marking of student work

Other functions related to instruction

Professional duties may include any or all of the following:
Curriculum development

Student registration

Pre-registration duties

Service may include any or all of the following:
School visitations

Participation on OC committees

Attendance at articulation meetings

Representing OC at other functions

Administrative and other duties

Professional development activity that is intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence, and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Education and Experience

1. Successful completion of a related apprenticeship program and a Certificate of Apprenticeship with an Interprovincial endorsement.

2. An undergraduate degree and post secondary teaching experience are preferred; however, applicants with an equivalent combination of teaching and work experience may be considered.

3. An Instructor’s Diploma or valid BC Teacher’s Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

4. Six to ten years recent relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

BC PWP7 ticket

BC PWP10 ticket

Desired Start Date 02/21/2023

Position End Date (if temporary)

Schedule

Typical instructional day is 7.5 hours long. Typical instructional week is four days, Monday to Thursday, and would not exceed 30 hours.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $62,828 to $100,958 annually; normal starting salary between $69,017 and $75,206 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Appointment Type Vocational – Regular Full-time

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employee Group Vocational