Instructor, How To Start Your Own Business Temporary, Part-Time Continuing Studies Department

Job title: Instructor, How To Start Your Own Business Temporary, Part-Time Continuing Studies Department

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Job Title: Instructor, How To Start Your Own Business Temporary, Part-Time Continuing Studies Department

Employee Group: Continuing Studies

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date: Friday, December 1 2023

End Date (if applicable): Monday, December 4 2023

Job Description: The candidate for this position will be responsible for the online asynchronous delivery of the How to Start your Own Business course in the Subject Area: Business, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Program. Course curriculum and textbook available. Course starts January 24, 2024, therefore; applicants must be available this date.

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Instructor is responsible for the delivery and student evaluation of the assigned course as described in the course outline. Instructors are responsible for the course learning outcomes, that reflect the integrated nature of the curriculum.

Key responsibilties

• Utilize Langara Management System (Brightspace) for online delivery platform
• Build course into online learning platform
• Delivers the curriculum in accordance with the course outline
• Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of assigned subject areas
• Administers the Course Evaluation Form by the students according to stated procedures
• Submits reports and records, including final grade breakdown, and attendance registers on time and in accordance with prescribed procedures
• Input final grades into Langara’s student management system
• Sets and models a high standard of professional behaviour and appropriate appearance
• Monitors student performance and provides construction feedback to students throughout the duration of the learning process
• Evaluates students performance

Qualifications Required

• Experience with asynchronous online teaching course delivery
• MBA or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 10+ years of recent Canadian business management experience
• 15+ demonstrated instructional ability in the subject matter
• Adult Education Training
• Experience in developing course curriculum

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to develop and implement new strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply College, government, agency, and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise a high level of initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to use tact and discretion to deal with or settle complex requests or complaints.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people who have limited English language proficiency.

Salary: Hourly wage $52.80

Scheduling: Course scheduling may vary from term to term.

Salary Range: $0.00 – $0.00 per hour

Pay Grade: CS Instructional

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.35

Hours may vary according to the needs of the department.

Closing Date: Sunday, December 3 2023

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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