College Professor
Okanagan College
Date: 22 hours ago
City: Vernon, BC
Salary:
CA$71,846
-
CA$115,129
per year
Contract type: Full time
Position Information
Position Number
P00154
Position Title College Professor
Division/Portfolio Science and Technology
Department/Program Computer Science
Location Vernon
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity The 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 Duties Instructional 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 activity
Education and Experience The 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
Skills and Abilities Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline
Preferred Qualifications The Computer Science Department is seeking part-time to full-time term college professor(s) with an industry background, a foundational knowledge of the computer science and information technology fields, and related teaching experience. Classroom duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades. Okanagan College has four main campuses; travel between campuses for teaching may be required.
Preference will be given to applicants with skills in the following areas:
Industry experience is an asset.
Some topics are offered as “Special Topics” courses to keep curriculum current. Experience in Advanced Topics in Database and Research Activity in Computer Science or related areas will be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with a demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy. The candidate must be committed to staying current in their field through active professional development and/or scholarly activity. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college
Desired Start Date 01/02/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) 04/30/2026
Schedule
Annual 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 - Part-time Term
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employee Group Faculty
Posting Detail Information Competition Number C003248
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 10/10/2025
Posting Closing Date 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled No
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, [email protected]
Position Title College Professor
Division/Portfolio Science and Technology
Department/Program Computer Science
Location Vernon
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity The 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 Duties Instructional 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 activity
Education and Experience The 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
Skills and Abilities Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
Interested in course and program development
Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline
Preferred Qualifications The Computer Science Department is seeking part-time to full-time term college professor(s) with an industry background, a foundational knowledge of the computer science and information technology fields, and related teaching experience. Classroom duties include teaching, holding regular office hours, marking all assignments and exams, and reporting grades. Okanagan College has four main campuses; travel between campuses for teaching may be required.
Preference will be given to applicants with skills in the following areas:
- Computer Science Fundamentals
- Technical Aspects of Operating System
- Computer Programming I
- Computer Programming II
- Computer Networks
- Computers in Society
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Visual Programming
- Web development with LAMP
- Client-side Web Systems
- Computer Data Structures
- Objects Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
- Intro to Database Management Systems
- Project Management
- Projects in Computer Science
- Principles of Computer Science
- Intro to Operating Systems
- Special Topics in Database
Industry experience is an asset.
Some topics are offered as “Special Topics” courses to keep curriculum current. Experience in Advanced Topics in Database and Research Activity in Computer Science or related areas will be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with a demonstrated learner-centered teaching philosophy. The candidate must be committed to staying current in their field through active professional development and/or scholarly activity. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college
Desired Start Date 01/02/2026
Position End Date (if temporary) 04/30/2026
Schedule
Annual 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 - Part-time Term
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employee Group Faculty
Posting Detail Information Competition Number C003248
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Open Date 10/10/2025
Posting Closing Date 10/27/2025
Open Until Filled No
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, [email protected]
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