Instructor

100% Full time. We will also consider individuals interested in working part-time.

Continuing Education and Contract Training seeks applications from qualified candidates familiar with the BC coast to fill a vacancy in the Nautical Program – a department with a long and proud history of providing a range of training from Basic Safety to more comprehensive courses leading to a Certificate of Competency as Master or Mate, issued by Transport Canada, Marine Safety Branch. While this is a full time vacancy, candidates interested in part-time work are also encouraged to apply.

The following is required for successful employment at Camosun College:
• A demonstrated commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Active participation in our learner centered environment while promoting excellence in program discipline
• Ability to plan, organize and evaluate teaching approaches and outcomes to maximize student learning
• Commitment to current and trending philosophies, practices and advancements
• Adherence to, and compliance with teaching related policies, procedures and protocols
• A consistent demonstration of excellence and respect in verbal and written communications
• An ability to contribute to and cultivate collegial and collaborative work relationships
• Comfort and familiarity with educational technology and MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel
• Capable of thriving in a BC post-secondary education setting that’s welcoming and relevant to Indigenous learners and helping to prepare non-Indigenous students, graduates and employees to better understand, live alongside of, and work with Indigenous peoples.
• A commitment to sustainable practices within our environment and society

Note: instruction will be based at Camosun’s Interurban campus.

Qualifications
• Valid Canadian Certificate of Competency as Master 3000 GT or higher (STCW 2010),
• Minimum of one year of recent experience teaching adults,
• Minimum of one year of recent sea experience in a leadership position (master or senior officer),
• Experience working in a simulator environment (ideally TRANSAS system),
• Approved Transport Canada teaching qualification or willingness to achieve one,
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The core capabilities are required for all positions at the college.

Focus on Students and Their Success (Core)
• We all have a role to play in promoting and supporting students – directly or indirectly – contributing to their success, education and transition as they build their path to the future.

Cultural Alignment (Core)
• Inclusion and respect align with Camosun’s traditions of lifelong learning and positive, supportive experiences for all. We examine our individual and institutional cultures and, through indigenization, consider other ways of knowing (thinking), being (approaches), doing (acting), and relating.

Fostering and Nurturing Relationships (Core)
• Fostering and nurturing relationships is at the core of everything we do. Successful workplace relationships take time to develop and include building trust, engagement and collaboration.