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Position Information

Position Title Instructor
Posting Number F00678P
Job Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Job Posting Close Date 05/20/2024
Position Start Date 08/26/2024
Position End Date 04/18/2025
Location Saanich Adult Education Centre
Building Ewing
Applicant Portal Position Category Faculty
Employee Group Faculty (CCFA)
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience as per the CCFA Collective Agreement. At initial placement, minimum placement is step 11 ($70,437) and maximum initial placement is step 4 ($94,548).

Once employed, dependent upon category, increments-for-service allow for progression to step 1 ($112,872) for Category II (master degree) or to step 2A ($105,175) for Category I (bachelor degree).

Please note annual salary amounts (gross) listed above are as of April 1, 2024.
Number of positions to be hired under this posting 1
Workload Percentage [%]
1 × 100% FTE or 2 × 50% FTEs
Position Type Regular Full Time
Posting Type Employees & General Public
Position Reason Replacement
Division/School Indigenous Ed & Comm Conn
Department Indigenous Ed & Com Connection
Job Description
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
Job Description Additional Information
Camosun College is looking to hire for the following courses:

FALL 2024 (Sept – Dec): 
  • IST 095: Ways of Wellness: Learning (14 weeks) – 25% workload (SAEC)
  • ICW 114: Good Relations (14 weeks) – 25% workload (SAEC) 
  • 2 sections of IST 250: QĆÁSET Cultural Camp (7 weeks) – 50% workload/course (Online, SAEC and Lansdowne Campus) 
  • 2 sections of IST 120: Introduction to Indigenous Peoples (14 weeks) – 25% workload/course (online and/or face-to-face)


WINTER 2025 (Jan – April): 
  • IST 096: Ways of Wellness: Community (14 weeks) – 25% workload (SAEC) 
  • IST 230: Community Engagement & Action 
  • ICW 115: Cultural Teachings (7 weeks) – 25% workload (SAEC)
  • 1 section of ICW 116: Community Care Strategies (14 weeks) – 25% workload (SAEC) 
  • 4 sections of IST 120: Introduction to Indigenous Peoples (14 weeks) – 25% workload/course (on line and/or face-to-face)

Candidates are asked to specify their Indigenous ancestry in their cover letter in addition to which courses they are interested in teaching. 

 All courses run for 14 up to weeks from September 2024 to April 2025.

Grounded in a strong commitment to Indigenous community, Indigenous education and relational values, and lived experiences, IECC Instructors transform students’ worlds by recognizing them as intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual beings. Our students engage in holistic education and learn in classrooms, in community, and on the land with supportive instructors who are culturally informed, student centered, and value preparing students for achieving their educational, employment, and community contribution goals.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to teach courses in at least the following subjects:
    • Indigenous Studies at the Post-Secondary level 
    • Indigenous Studies at the Community Wellness level

  • Master’s Degree in Education or related field preferred
  • 2 years’ teaching experience
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Knowledge of Indigenous educational, social and cultural issues emerging from lived experience and study
  • An Indigenous student-centered approach and a demonstrated positive, enthusiastic and caring manner that is at all times, respectful of the adult learner
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience facilitating learning and instruction with information and communication technology
  • Strong commitment to adult education and student success using trauma-informed teaching practices to support diverse students
  • Experience using creative and culturally relevant instructional practices
  • Experience in program/curriculum development and knowledge of adult education principles and concepts in Indigenous post-secondary education
Capabilities
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.
Special Instructions to Applicant We invite applicants of Indigenous ancestry to self-declare their ancestry in their cover letter., This position is limited to “Indigenous candidates with experience working with Indigenous peoples and knowledge of diverse Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories and aspirations".
Posting Detail Information

Open Until Filled
Posting Information
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://camosun.peopleadmin.ca/postings/6821
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Camosun College values diversity as a strength and strives to be an equitable and inclusive college community of students and employees. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that adheres to the BC Human Rights Code which protects against discrimination based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical and mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age. The College also recognizes and honors UNDRIP, the TRC Calls to Actions and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples’ Act. Going beyond legislation, Camosun recognizes the historical and persistent inequities that many people of marginalized groups have faced in society and in the workplace. We seek to dismantle these barriers through systemic and institutional changes focused on strengthening inclusive hiring practices, accessibility and organizational culture. We recognize that moving towards more equitable communities is an ongoing and evolving journey - one which the College is committed to undertaking. Since Camosun plays an important role in creating change within communities, it is our hope that our employees reflect the diversity of our students and experience an inclusive and supportive work environment. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please contact hr@camosun.ca to let us know how we can assist you.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents