College Professor - Kinesiology
Location
Penticton, BC | Canada
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Position Information
Position Number P01829
Position Title College Professor - Kinesiology
Division/Portfolio Science and Technology
Department/Program Kinesiology
Location Penticton
Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity The 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 Duties Instructional 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 Qualifications The Kinesiology Department is seeking part-time to full-time term college professor(s) at the Penticton campus to teach in the Kinesiology Diploma Program. The instructional assignment is expected to include course lectures and/or labs at the Penticton Campus for the fall and winter semesters, including but not limited to the following teaching areas:
- Sport & Exercise Psychology
- Professionalism in Fitness & Recreation
- Community Program Planning
- Health Policy and Canadian Society
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
Please indicate in a cover letter your strengths in one or more of the identified teaching areas
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 08/19/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)04/30/2025
Schedule Fall 2024 full-time: Aug 19 – Dec 20
Fall 2024 part-time: Aug 26 – Dec 20
Winter 2025 full-time: Jan 2 – Apr 30
Winter 2025 part-time: Jan 2 – Apr 30
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $69,753 to $111,776 with normal starting salary between $76,574 and $83,395 annually*, dependent on relevant education and experience. *Note: Part-time Term and summer appointments subject to adjustment factors as per the collective agreement
Appointment Type Faculty - Part-time Term
Special Instructions to Applicants More information about course descriptions can be found at: More information about the Human Kinetics / Kinesiology Department can be found at:
For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Louise Blais at [email protected]
Employee Group Faculty
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$69.75k - $111.78k per year
