Northern Lights College - 28 Jobs
Dawson Creek, BC
Posted 3 days ago
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$45.60 - $56.75 / hour
Full-time
Executive
Term of App't: Sep 2 – Dec 21, 2026 (approx. 5 hrs/week)Start date: September 2, 2026Reporting to: Dean of AcademicsSalary:$45.60 - 56.75/hr, depending on experience and qualifications as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% on all regular earnings in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay. Contribution to the College Pension Plan is optional for employees in this division, with standard contributions matched by the Employer.Description:Northern Lights College requires an instructor to teach one section of CPSC 101: Introduction to Computing.This is an introductory course for students who have little or no experience with computers. The emphasis of this course is on basic computer concepts with some hands-on applications. The course will provide an overview of the concepts of word processing, electronic spreadsheets, presentation software, worldwide web tools and database management. Students will use some application software packages. Other computer concepts and applications will be discussed. Some basic concepts of computer programming will be discussed.CPSC 101 consists of 22.5 hours of contact plus 22.5 hours of lab with students plus preparation time for a total contract of 84.50 hours. Weekly schedule is: Mon/Wed 1:15 to 2:45pmQualifications:Required:Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline (Relevant post-secondary education combined with Microsoft Office training may be considered;Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Commitment to student motivation and success; and theAbility to function effectively as a team member through collaborative approaches to course pedagogy.Preferred:Demonstrable success in teaching at the post-secondary level; andExperience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous and international students.We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC, however; only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged. To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.
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This role teaches one section of CPSC 101: Introduction to Computing, with a total contract of 84.50 hours including 22.5 hours of contact, 22.5 hours of lab with students, and preparation time.
The term runs Sep 2 – Dec 21, 2026, with an approximate 5 hours per week.
Salary ranges from $45.60 to $56.75 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, with temporary employees receiving an additional 2% on regular earnings plus 6% vacation and 4.2% statutory holiday pay.
A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline is required; strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also required.
Preferred qualifications include demonstrable success teaching at the post-secondary level and experience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous and international students.
This is a full-time position based in Dawson Creek, BC, with Northern Lights College.
Temporary employees receive an additional 2% on all regular earnings in lieu of benefits, with 6% vacation and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay; pension contributions to the College Pension Plan are optional for employees in this division.
