College Professor – Geography and Earth & Environmental Science

The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.

Education and Experience

The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree; PhD is preferred. An equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline will be considered. Professional or post-secondary school work experience directly related to the duty assignment is an asset. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes

Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate

Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction

Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities

Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level

Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship

Interested in course and program development

Collegial and willing to work constructively with others

Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline

Core Competencies

• Collaboration & Collegiality
• Continuous Learning & Information Seeking
• Initiative
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Student & Service Focus
• Integrity & Accountability

Job Specific Competencies

Preferred Qualifications

The Department of Geography and Earth & Environmental Science is seeking a term part-time College Professor to teach 5 sections over the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters at the Kelowna Campus.

Courses include GEOG 172, Map Use, Design and Analysis (lecture), GEOG/EESC 206 Introduction to Soil Science (lecture and lab), EESC 311Environmental Impact Assessment (lecture) and GEOG 274 Introduction to GIS Analysis (lecture and lab).

An understanding of remote (online) teaching is desired.

Desired Start Date 08/26/2021

Position End Date (if temporary) 04/29/2022

Schedule

Fall 2021: GEOG 172 001 Tues 0930-1220 (lecture).

Winter 2022: GEOG/EESC 206 001 Mon & Wed 1100-1220 (lecture);

GEOG/EESC 206 L01 Thurs 1400-1650 (lab);

EESC 311 001 Tues & Thurs 1100-1220 (lecture);

GEOG 274 001 Mon 1830-2120 (lecture);

GEOG 274 L01 Wed 1400-1650 (lab).

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary placement is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Appointment Type Faculty – Part-time Term

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.

For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Todd Redding, Chair, Geography and Earth & Environmental Science, by way of email to [email protected].

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