Instructor, Workplace Essential Skills Training Program

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Job Details

Temp

Location

Powell River, BC

Salary

dollar sign 71,846 to 115,129 per year

Job Description

VIU invites applications to the temporary part-time role of Instructor, Workplace Essential Skills Training Program.

About the Program:
The Workplace Essential Skills Training (WEST) Program serves neurodivergent adults and focuses on: vocational planning, employment preparation, personal management skills for life and work, and job skills for work in the service sector. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on training in work sites.

About the Role:
Under Direction of the Chair of the WEST program and reporting to the tiwšɛmawtxʷ Campus Administrator, this position will instruct the courses outlined below, prepare course materials, provide individual and group instruction, facilitate student support, conduct student evaluations, complete all required grading and record keeping, liaise with the WEST department chair and tiwšɛmawtxʷ Program Coordinator, participate as an active member of the instructional team, and participate in staff meetings and committees as required.

Course(s):
Year 1 - Module 3 Retail & Food Services
March 24, 2025, to June 27th, 2025
14 hours per week of direct instruction.

An overview of the program and instruction modules is available on our website.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in a relevant discipline and a master's degree, both from an appropriately accredited institution; teacher training or proven related experience in teaching adults demonstrated by teaching experience with corroborating positive evaluations.
Upon offer of employment, successful applicant(s) must complete and sign a Consent to a Criminal Record Check form as per the Criminal Records Review Act.

Salary Information:

BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).
Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum

Information for Applicants:

View the full posting and apply online by February 5th, 2025.

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 over 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.