College Professor – Mathematics & Statistics

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, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. 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 Mathematics & Statistics Department is a full-time continuing college professor at the Penticton campus. The instructional assignment is expected to include, but is not limited to theoretical and practical topics within the first and second year Mathematics & Statistics curriculum.

Duties will include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades.

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with a demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy and a strong track record of community involvement and outreach. The candidate must be committed to staying current in their field through active professional development and/or scholarly activity. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.

Teaching experience with a variety of modes of delivery is considered an asset (e.g. face-to-face, blended learning, online learning).

Desired Start Date 08/03/2021

Position End Date (if temporary)

Schedule

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

Appointment Type Faculty – Full-time Continuing

Special Instructions to Applicants

Course descriptions and information about the Mathematics & Statistics Department can be found at: http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/Programs/Areas_of_Study/science/mathematics-statistics.html

For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Joe Hobart, chair of the Mathematics & Statistics Department, at: [email protected]

Please ensure that you apply to all postings in which you are interested.

Employee Group Faculty