Bow Valley College is Calgary and region's only Comprehensive Community College with 14,000 full- and part-time students and campuses in Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks. Our graduates contribute to the digital economy, careers in business, TV & film production, and serve on the frontlines of healthcare and social services. Bow Valley College invests in three applied research pillars: educational technology, social innovation, and health.

Why work at Bow Valley College? Bow Valley College is an Alberta Top 75 employer made up of employees who are committed to our learners´ success, as well as each other´s. Our values of respect, inclusion, creativity, teamwork, and resilience are reflected in how we work together to include all learners, challenge our thinking, remove barriers, provide opportunity, and make all learning count.

We are currently hiring casual candidates for Spring 2024 term. Candidates are requested to include their Interim or Permanent Alberta teaching certificate number in their resume while applying.

Position Summary

Instructors in the School of Foundational Learning are responsible for providing instruction to learners; evaluating learner progress, designing and developing curriculum and instructional materials, and supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs.

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Provide Quality Instruction In Courses as Assigned

• Instructs courses as assigned.
• Creates lesson plans and course schedule independently and as part of a team.
• Evaluates learner performance on an ongoing basis and provides learners and administrators with learner progress reports.
• Maintains officials' records as required.

Provide a Positive Learning Experience for Students

• Meets and/or contacts students regarding any academic issues (for example: attendance, conduct, performance).
• Identifies areas of concerns and refers to supervisor as needed.
• Refers students to other institutional supports as required (for example: tutoring, counseling).
• Ensures that all accommodations are met.
• Supports the program in awarding of scholarships and bursaries.

Build and Maintain Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders and Promote the Department and the College

• Keeps current regarding changes in industry and updates and revises curriculum as required.

Other Duties/Special Projects

• Follows College policies and procedures and completes professional development requirements.
• Completes all mandatory College training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education.
• 2 years teaching experience.
• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate (Interim or Permanent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Subject related field.
• Curriculum development experience an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills required.
• Strong knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with an online delivery platform (i.e. D2L, Blackboard or Moodle).

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Alberta Teaching Certificate (Interim or Permanent).
• Bachelor of Education.

This opening is a casual, Faculty position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Closing Date: February 16, 2024

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.