Psychology Instructor

Posted A month ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 8,169.300 per year

Job Description

We invite applications from accomplished university educators seeking to join a collegial department where teaching innovation and student success are highly valued. We seek applicants who share our passion for high quality undergraduate education and can skillfully infuse their teaching with their scholarly work.

Duties:
The teaching responsibilities of the successful candidate will include one course in introductory psychology. Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are able to offer the following course face to face at the Nanaimo campus at the indicated times for PSYC 112 Contemporary Psychology II. If an instructor cannot be found to deliver these courses face to face then online delivery will be considered.

Spring 2025

PSYC 112 S25N05 - Contemporary Psychology 11
Delivery mode: Face-to-Face
Tuesdays/Thursdays 13:00-14:30
Nanaimo Campus

Course descriptions and more information about the Psychology Department.

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:

A PhD in psychology from an APA or CPA accredited institution.
Recent experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Experience using a common learning management system, such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, or Moodle.
Demonstrated proficiency with technology relevant to the position

Information for Applicants:

Please submit the following documents with your application:

CV/Resume
Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and education
Copies of transcripts/credentials/qualifications identified on resume
Statement of Teaching Philosophy and teaching evaluations, course outlines.
Name and contact information for three recent supervisory professionals willing to provide a reference

Note:

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with 13,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

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, you will 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.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

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.