Sessional Faculty - Human Resources (HR) - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Position Job Title: Sessional Faculty Positions (Graduate)Location: VancouverReports To: Department ChairUniversity Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:HRHRMT 621 - Human Resource Management In the Global EnvironmentHRMT 622 -Talent ManagementHRMT 623 -HR StrategyHRMT 624 -Recruiting & Retaining TalentHRMT 625 - Management & Employee RelationsAbout University Canada WestUCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).Specific ResponsibilitiesFaculty will:Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagementProvide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievementEmploy a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learningGuide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by studentsEmploy and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learningEnsure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standardsAssess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activitiesDevelop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for studentsProvide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when neededContribute to high quality curriculum development and revisionMaintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associationsAttend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilitiesContribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learningRemain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniquesParticipate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional developmentConduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learningDepending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.General Requirements and Competencies for All FacultyMinimum:Master’s degree in a relevant disciplineDemonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary levelWilling to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learningAbility to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environmentsAbility to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teachingDemonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environmentsDemonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgroundsEffective time management skillsExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skillsPreferred:Terminal degree in a relevant discipline5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environmentsExperience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgroundsDemonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approachesProfessional experience in industry or businessKnowledge and experience in course design and developmentTrack record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learningEvidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedbackNote: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.Specific Requirements and Competencies for [HRMT 621; Human Resource Management In the Global Environment] FacultyThe specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies

• PhD or a Master in HR with HR global certification

Specific Requirements and Competencies for [HRMT 622; Talent Management] FacultyThe specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies

• PhD or a Master in HR, Leadership, Business
• Previous experience in teaching change management courses would be a distinct advantage.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for [HRMT 623; HR Strategy] FacultyThe specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies

• PhD or a Master in HR, CPHR certification

Specific Requirements and Competencies for [HRMT 624; Recruiting & Retaining Talent] FacultyThe specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies

• PhD or a Master in HR, CPHR certification

Specific Requirements and Competencies for [HRMT 625; Management & Employee Relations] FacultyThe specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies

• PhD or a Master in HR, CPHR certification

Application ProcessInterested applicants should submit the following materials (preferably as a single PDF file): cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) including evidence of teaching experience and scholarly accomplishments, cover letter clearly indicating the program and/or course(s), a sample syllabi, and teaching portfolio (if applicable) as well as the names of three referees.Diversity and Inclusivity StatementUniversity Canada West is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us via email.Land AcknowledgementThe University acknowledges that the territories on which UCW and its campuses are situated are the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Selilwitulh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honor their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.Job Type: Part-timeApplication question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in Canada

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• post-secondary teaching: 5 years (preferred)

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