In Community Instructor(s), Adult Basic Education

Duties:

• Instruct course(s) listed below:
• Multi-level Math (Literacy, Math 030/037/Math 044//047/049)

• Prepare course materials and ensure materials are available for students on VIU's D2L system;
• provide individual and group instruction using a holistic, collaborative, flexible, and student-centred approach;
• offer student support;
• facilitate student evaluation, perform grading and record keeping;
• liaise with AUBP Coordinator and Aboriginal Student Transition Advisor and VIU Elders in Residence as and when appropriate;
• participate as an active member of the instructional faculty.
• Instructor(s) will work closely and as part of a team with the Nation's Education Coordinator, Learning Coach, and Program Coordinator to ensure program integrity. Course delivery may be face-to-face, remote, or blended, so having materials available in D2L shell is critical. Instructor(s) need to be prepared to teach in any or all of these environments.

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:

Master's degree in a relevant discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and relevant teaching experience. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual holds a Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in a relevant discipline and can demonstrate excellence in teaching through related experience at VIU, the requirement for a Master's may be deferred.

• Recent experience teaching stated subjects and levels.
• Experience teaching a variety of student success skills to adult learners, including active listening, critical thinking, personal management skills, study skills, test-taking skills, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver courses/lessons that incorporate a wide range of teaching strategies and address the needs of adult learners with various learning styles, abilities, and disabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with, and ability to, access institutional and community resources.
• Familiarity with VIU's courses and programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a post-secondary setting and an understanding and awareness of Indigenous people on Vancouver Island and local protocols.
Previous experience delivering instruction in-community.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. 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 flexible 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.