Instructor(s), Resource Management and Protection

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Job Details

Part Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 8,196.300 per year

Job Description

Starting Salary:

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

Duties:

To teach one or more of the following courses during the Fall 2025 academic term.

RMOT 175: Computer Applications for Natural Resource Technologists (1 workload hour; class scheduled for Tuesdays, 14:00 - 15:00)
RMOT 206: Habitat Management (5 workload hours; class scheduled for Fridays, 10:30 - 16:30)
RMOT 306: Environmental Monitoring (5 workload hours; lectures Tues 09:30 - 11:30, Labs Thurs 09:30 - 12:30)

For all course descriptions, see our course descriptions website.

14.5 or greater workload hours per week in a semester is considered full-time.

Duties include preparation of lectures, labs, assignments, tests, grading of submitted work, and holding regular office hours. RMOT 175 is a new course and will require some course development. RMOT 206 is primarily field based; RMOT 306 involves both lab and field work in addition to lectures. All courses include face-to-face classroom delivery at the Nanaimo campus.

Candidates are asked to list in their application letter which of the courses they are interested in teaching.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant discipline from an appropriately accredited institution
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Course specific required qualifications

RMOT 175

Proficient with use of Microsoft Office applications
Past experience with course development or re-development

RMOT 206

Familiarity with stream assessment standards for British Columbia

RMOT 306

Experience conducting water quality monitoring in a field setting

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.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.