Overview
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