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Location

British Columbia | Canada

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Job description

Part-time, On-site

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia

Reference # : MG-17678

Yorkville University

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes Yorkville University an exceptional place to work. Yorkville is a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower work. Yorkville prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers.

Yorkville nurtures an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment across its three campus locations. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join Yorkville University.

Position Profile

On behalf of Yorkville University, we are seeking an Adjunct Faculty, Bachelors Business Administration. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Business, the Adjunct Faculty member is responsible for teaching undergraduate courses for the Bachelor of Business Administration, designing learning activities and assessing student performance, in alignment with Yorkville’s mission of championing student success. They will facilitate undergraduate courses in one or more specific program areas as follows: Math, Management & Business, and Energy.

The Adjunct Faculty will be required to work on-site at the New Westminster Campus located at 88 6th Street beginning in the Winter term (January 2024). Classes run between 9am - 9pm, Monday to Saturday and are assigned based on availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides timely, constructive feedback and evaluates learning using a variety of effective assessment mechanisms.
• Provides academic advice and guidance to students by holding regular office hours for student support, and providing timely responses to emails, to support learning outcomes.
• Implements inclusive teaching practices that anticipate, value, and respond to the diversity of learner needs and experiences.
• Engages in reflective practice and on-going professional development, leveraging information from various sources, including student evaluations of learning, to identify areas for growth as an educator.
• Uses the University’s LMS Moodle, classroom technologies and other digital resources to support teaching and learning.
• Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues in (including but not limited to) academic and student services, and teaching and learning design, program leadership, and student services, ensuring the integrity of the learning experience.
• Cooperates with administrators and colleagues to advance priorities of academic areas to enhance the YEC community.
• Attends and contributes productively to meetings, and other relevant YEC events.
• Acts as an ambassador for the staff and faculty, contributing to the promotion of core values, distinctive capabilities and a positive culture that supports equity, inclusion, learning, and wellness.
• Upholds the integrity of academic and university policies and complies with provincial and federal legislation.

Adjunct Faculty Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a business-related discipline. A doctoral degree (PhD, DBA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• At minimum 3 years of teaching experience (on-site preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in academia, teaching and learning strategies, curriculum development, professional and or disciplinary expertise, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and networking skills, experience in LMS platforms and educational technologies and MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals, exercise mature discretion and maintain confidentiality of student records, etc.
• Teaching experience in relevant discipline at program level, experience with mature, international and/or diverse learners preferred.
• Industry experience and inter-disciplinary expertise is preferred.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now!

Working at Yorkville University

• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. Yorkville celebrates the full range of human diversity and acknowledges that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to Doctorate level offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

If you are intrigued and invigorated by the details of this opportunity to bring your experience to Yorkville University, we would love to have a conversation.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button below.

Please apply with one PDF containing a cover letter that highlights your disciplinary background and ability to provide excellent student learning experiences, and a curriculum vitae.

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Mark Gillis, Partner, at [email protected] or Natalie Lagace, Recruitment Specialist, at [email protected].

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and Yorkville is committed to making these values an integral part of its culture. Yorkville University and Meridia Recruitment encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University and Meridia Recruitment are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify either Mark Gillis ([email protected]) or Natalie Lagace ([email protected]).

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