Limited Term Contract Instructor, Work Integrated Learning
Employment Group
VIUFA
Position Number
00825
Division
Faculty of Management
Department
Programs Office
Campus
Nanaimo campus
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Country
Canada
Appointment Type
temporary full-time
FTE
1
Workload
Full-time workload
Appointment Start Date
01-Aug-2023
Appointment End Date
31-Jul-2024
Posting Restrictions
Appointment may end early or be extended.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Referees/References
Posted Date
11-May-2023
Closing Date
31-May-2023
Job Reference
2102
Duties:
This position facilitates learning experiences that enable students to
successfully identify, attain, and complete internships as part of our MBA
program (90% International students).
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with members of the MBA
Internship Team and the Graduate Programs Office, Faculty of Management to:
Deliver the internship preparation course (MBAA 552) in a team-based
format.
Deliver the internship course (MBAA 550).
Develop relevant and up-to-date course materials related to career
information, resume writing, value clarification, interview techniques,
professional correspondence creating job search techniques, employability
skills, reflection practices, and individual career exploration and
planning.
Facilitate learning experiences that equip students to develop
professional career documents and successfully interview for jobs.
Coach and advise students in one-to-one, small group, and classroom
environments.
Evaluate student performance in their internships.
Other:
Develop and maintain a professional network of potential employers.
Participate in maintaining and improving processes, materials, and
administrative practices.
Represent the Faculty of Management to external groups, participating in
trade shows, and professional bodies aligned with program responsibility.
Establish high-functioning collaborative relationships with faculty and
departments.
Attend relevant meetings associated with the MBA program and/or the
Faculty of Management.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
This position involves some travel.
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 a field related to Business, Social Science, or Education
from an appropriately accredited institution. Minimum three years of recent
experience in career education, coaching, and development, or employment
services working with youth and adults. A combination of a Bachelor's degree
and practical experience in the field may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate learning and develop educational
resource materials in a variety of formats.
Experience in experiential learning environments including work-integrated
learning, career and employment education, training, advising, and
support.
Understanding of labour market analysis, expert knowledge of employability
and transferable skills, and successful strategies for their development.
Proven aptitude for liaising with employers and community service agencies
to develop experiential learning opportunities for students.
Ability to assess, monitor and evaluate learning in a variety of work
experience settings.
Aptitude for working in intercultural environments with individuals from a
variety of cultural backgrounds. Understanding of the unique needs and
challenges of international students, coming to Canada from a range of
countries, in relation to career engagement and development locally and
the interaction between students and employers.
Ability to work with Indigenous populations. Understanding of and
practical ability to recognize Indigenous ways of knowing and learning.
Ability to write clearly and communicate ideas in a variety of ways.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and organizational
skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Capacity to
creatively solve problems.
Relevant computer applications including office productivity software,
database management, website management, and relevant social media.
Class 5 BC Driver's License with a confirmed satisfactory driving record
Preferred Qualifications:
Coaching credential.
Experience in career education in a post-secondary setting.
Recent knowledge and/or experience in the delivery of experiential
education and work-integrated learning.
Additional courses in related area, e.g. career counselling, marketing,
program development and labour market information.
Proven interviewing and counselling skills.
Knowledge of business and related fields.
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan;
ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a
desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees
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.
Note:
Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable
original certifications at time of interview.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building
and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment
for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater
diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking
communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons
with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual
orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived
experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-
identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate
voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the
information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career
opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking
group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not
qualified.
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