Vocational Instructor

Position Information
Position Number
P00061

Position Title
Vocational Instructor

Division/Portfolio
Health and Social Development

Department/Program
Practical Nursing

Location
Vernon, Kelowna, Salmon Arm

Other Flexible Work Options

Your Opportunity
The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional
and professional duties, professional development and service.

Functions and Duties
Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; practicum placement and supervision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction. Will be required to teach theory and lab classes, as well as supervise students in a variety of clinical settings.

Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and
pre registration duties.

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include any or all of the following: school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties.

Education and Experience
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. A Master’s Degree is preferred. A Diploma in Nursing may be considered with relevant experience.

2. Current active registration with the BCCNM is required.

3. An Instructor’s Diploma is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

4. Five or more years experience in Acute, Long Term and /or Community Care is required. Experience in pediatrics, mental health or obstetrics may be an asset.

5. Recent teaching experience an asset

Skills and Abilities
Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired Start Date
04/15/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)
03/31/2027

Schedule

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
$71,846 to $115,12+. Salary placement is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Appointment Type
Vocational - Substitute

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employee Group
Vocational

Posting Detail Information
Competition Number
C003027

Posting Open Date
03/24/2025

Posting Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Inclusion Statement
Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

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British Columbia
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