Employment Opportunities - Nicola Valley Institute of Technology :

BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute

Term Instructors – Environmental Resources Technology (Williams Lake, BC)

Type:		Term
Opening Date For Accepting Applications:		Monday, February 12, 2024
Resume Review:		Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Position Start Date:		February 2024
Salary:		$7,600 per section
Contact:		Human Resources
Email:		hr@nvit.ca
Phone:		250-378-3308
Address:		NVIT 4155 Belshaw St. Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1
NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system, we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.
Job Description: NVIT anticipates a need for Term Instructors within the Environmental Natural Resources Technology program for Community Education in Williams Lake BC and invites applications from qualified candidates. This will be a sessional term opportunity; course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrolment. February 2024 – March 2025 · ENRT-110 - Introduction to Natural Resources · ENRT-141 - Aboriginal People and the Land · ENRT-150 - Silvics and Dendrology · ENRT-155 - Soil Science · ENRT-160 - Field Surveys I · MATH-140 - Technical Mathematics · COMM-140 - Technical Writing · COMP-140 - Geographic Information Systems · ENRT-145 - Fire Ecology · ENRT-165 - Field Surveys II · ENRT-170 - Principles of Ecology · SCIE-140 - Ethnoscience Course listings with specific course details can be found: https://www.nvit.ca/course_search.aspx?deptID=4
Requirements/Qualifications: Master’s Degree in a related field, (Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience considered); Registered Professional Forester (RPF) preferred; Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Strong connections and roots within Indigenous / First Nations communities preferred Ability to work effectively as part of high functioning, student-focused team Strong passion and commitment to learners and learning Excellent teaching and human relations skills Faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community. Demonstrated excellent teaching and human relations skills - faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community Strong connections and roots within Indigenous / First Nations communities; and Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing; Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens; Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences; Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT; A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public;
As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community. NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced in working with Aboriginal people.