College Professor - Physics & Astronomy

Position InformationPosition Number P00167 Position Title College Professor - Physics & Astronomy Division/Portfolio Department/Program Physics & Astronomy Location Kelowna 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 discipline--Preferred QualificationsThe Physics & Astronomy Department is seeking part-time to full-time college professors based at the Kelowna campus for the 2026-2027 academic year. Successful candidates will be expected to teach lectures and laboratories for first and second year courses.Duties will include teaching, laboratory preparation, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades. Teaching duties will include in-person laboratory experiments and lecture instruction. Online lectures may be required. Travel to an adjacent campus may also be required.The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with a demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an important member of a department that is committed to excellence in meeting the needs of students and will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.Teaching experience with a variety of modes of delivery is considered an asset (e.g. face-to-face, blended learning, online learning).Desired Start Date 08/19/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 05/02/2027 ScheduleSchedule to be determined.Instructional workloads may be comprised of the following courses, depending on candidate qualifications and experience:Fall 2026PHYS 111 - Calculus-Based Physics I LabPHYS 122 - Introductory Physics IIPHYS 215 - ThermodynamicsWinter 2027PHYS 121 - Calculus-Based Physics IIPHYS 122 - Introductory Physics IIAnnual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience. Appointment Type Faculty - Full-time Term Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.Course descriptions and information about the Physics & Astronomy Department can be found at: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/calendar#/courses?expanded=PhysicsTo find out more about the Okanagan College Faculty Association and our Collective Agreement, please see: https://www.ocfaculty.ca/For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Terry Bridges, Chair, Physics, by email at tbridges@okanagan.bc.ca.Employee Group Faculty