College Professor - Kinesiology - Jobs in Penticton, BC

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Position InformationPosition Number P01829Position Title College Professor - KinesiologyDivision/Portfolio Science and TechnologyDepartment/Program KinesiologyLocation PentictonOther Flexible Work OptionsYour OpportunityThe 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.Functions and DutiesInstructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform 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

Preferred QualificationsThe Human Kinetics Department is seeking part-time term college professor(s) at the Penticton campus to teach in the newly revised Kinesiology (formerly Human Kinetics) Diploma Program. The instructional assignment is expected to include KINS course lectures and/or labs at the Penticton Campus for the winter semester, including but not limited to the following teaching areas:

• Biomechanics Labs
• Physical Literacy and Motor Growth & Development

Please indicate in a cover letter your strengths in one or more of the identified teaching areas. We encourage both part-time applicants (e.g. only one or two courses per semester) as well as applicants interested in a term-limited position (e.g. three courses in one semester) to apply.Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a master’s degree specializing in kinesiology or a related discipline, and advanced conceptual knowledge in the course content area. Industry work experience and on-going professional development is preferred. Teaching experience with a variety of modes of delivery is considered an asset (e.g. face-to-face, blended learning, online learning).Duties will include teaching, laboratory preparation, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades. Successful candidates can anticipate the need to teach in-person classes in Penticton, B.C.The ideal candidate will have an excellent teaching record in learner-centered instruction, an interest in lifelong learning, and a service-oriented approach. Successful applicants will become an integral part of a team that will help Okanagan College transform lives and communities.Desired Start Date 01/03/2023Position End Date (if temporary) 05/01/2023ScheduleWinter 2023 – part time – Jan 3 – May 1Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary placement is dependent upon qualifications and experience.Appointment Type Faculty - Part-time TermSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsMore information about course descriptions can be found at: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/kinesiology-diploma-previously-human-kinetics-diploma. More information about the Human Kinetics / Kinesiology Department can be found at: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/science/human-kinetics-kinesiologyFor inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Louise Blais at lblais@okanagan.bc.caEmployee Group FacultyQuick Apply

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