Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number F1715

Position Title

Position Title Sessional Instructor, Human Services

Division

Division Health & Human Services

Department

Department Human Services

Supervisor Title

Supervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services

Location

Location Comox Valley(CV)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement? Replacement

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 04/09/2027

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/28/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Group 1
Practice: Tuesday 8:30 – 4:00
Seminar: Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00
Group 2
Practice: Tuesday 8:30 – 4:00

%

% 40%

Pay Grade

Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

Applications are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Human Services Education Assistant/Community Support Worker Certificate program at the North Island College ( NIC ).

The sessional instructional assignment, up to 40%, involves teaching practice course HSW 170: Educational Assistant/Community Support Practice Experience I to a cohort of HSW students using a blended delivery method at the Comox Valley campus and within a community agency.

NOTE : Practicum placements will take place in both community as well as in elementary/secondary education setting and may require travel. Applicants need to have access to reliable transportation.





The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of practice course activities; use initiative in providing documentation and follow-up with regard to student concerns and problem resolution; and bring facilitation skills to management of conflict. The schedule for this assignment will be adaptable to meet the needs of the program.

The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College's vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, relational skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.

In accordance with the Criminal Records and Review Act, it is mandatory that faculty hired under the Health and Human Services department have a clear Criminal Record. Faculty members must provide a Clear Criminal Record Check ( CRC ) to the Human Resources Department prior to the commencement of employment.

The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line,



and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories and practicums.

- Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
- Effective Communication Skills;
- Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
- Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
- Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
- Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

- 1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL
- To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
- To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
- To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
- To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
- To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
- To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
- To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
- To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-14, Grade System;
- To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.

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