College Professor - Communications

Position InformationPosition Number P00125 Position Title College Professor - Communications Division/Portfolio Arts and Sciences Department/Program Communications Location Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton Other Flexible Work Options Your OpportunityThe role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.Functions and DutiesInstructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee's academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activityEducation and ExperienceThe minimum qualification is a Master's degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.Skills and AbilitiesDesigns and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomesTeaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriateInterested in use of appropriate technological aids in instructionOpen to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activitiesKnowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary levelMaintains currency and vitality in one's discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarshipInterested in course and program developmentCollegial and willing to work constructively with othersComfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic disciplinePreferred QualificationsThe Department of Communications is seeking multiple part-time term College Professors to teach over the Fall 2026 - Winter 2027 semesters at the Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon campuses.A Master's degree in Communications or a related discipline is required and experience with online and multi-access delivery modalities is an asset. Travel between campuses may be required.Desired Start Date 08/19/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 05/02/2027 ScheduleSchedule TBD.Instructional workloads may be comprised of the following courses, depending on candidate qualifications and experience:Fall 2026CMNS 100 - Introduction to CommunicationsCMNS 112 - Professional Writing ICMNS 113 - Technical Communication I for Information TechnologyCMNS 137 - Technical Communication I for WETWinter 2027CMNS 110 - Introduction to Mass CommunicationCMNS 122 - Professional Writing IICMNS 123 - Technical Communication II for Computer ScienceCMNS 124 - Technical Communication II for ICTCMNS 136 - Technical Communication I for SBTOn your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise.Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 annually; normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85, 897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience. Appointment Type Faculty - Part-time Term Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Jillian Garrett, Chair, Department of Communications, by way of email to JGarrett@okanagan.bc.caEmployee Group Faculty