Vocational Instructor- Paralegal

Okanagan College • Kelowna, BC

1d • CA$71,846 - CA$115,129

About The Position

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference.

Requirements

• A Paralegal certificate or diploma, plus five years of work in a legal setting as a paralegal.
• Completion of or current enrolment in a Provincial Instructor's Diploma or valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which may include a university degree in an appropriate discipline, will also be considered.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current paralegal skills and practices and recent experience in a legal environment.
• Knowledge of online learning platforms such as Moodie, or Brightspace (preferred).
• Online/hyflex teaching experience would be an asset.
• 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 with technology and demonstrate knowledge of software programs relevant to their discipline.
• The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in the area of Legal Administration and/or Paralegal, and current experience working in the field.

Responsibilities

• Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction.
• Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and preregistration 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree