Limited Term Contract Instructor, Early Childhood Education

Posted 6 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 71,141 to 114,001 per year

Job Description

Duties:

VIU is seeking an energetic, practice-based professional to assume regular responsibilities as temporary faculty in the Early Childhood Education and Care program. Duties and responsibilities include: developing, preparing and delivering courses, designing and evaluating student assignments and other performance measures, and facilitating student integration of theory and practice through classroom, lab and field placement instruction.

In this role, you will be responsive to diverse cultural and academic backgrounds and learning styles; demonstrating a commitment to teaching, learning, and student success consistent with the values of the institution, Faculty, and goals of the program. An ability to work in a team-oriented program and Faculty in an institution that is primarily focused on students and teaching is essential, along with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, cross-disciplinary activity, an interest in interdisciplinary scholarship, and the inclusion of students in scholarly inquiry activities and research.

Faculty will participate in program and Faculty meetings, committee work within the program and the Faculty, and participate in other program initiatives and activities such as advising, recruitment, admissions, program, and curriculum development.

This position will require travel to a variety of practice settings.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care and 7 or more years of practice in Early Childhood Education. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Current membership in the Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC).
Recent practical experience in the field of Early Childhood Education.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with 13,000 students across four campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.