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Sessional Instructor, Joinery/Cabinetmaking

Port Alberni, BC
CA$70,437 - CA$112,872/annual
Mid Level

About the role

Posting Number

Posting Number

F1416

Position Information

Division

Trades & Technical

Department

Trades and Technical Programs

Supervisor Title

Dean or designate, Trades and Technical Programs

Location

Port Alberni(PA)

Posting Type

Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement?

Replacement

Position End Date (if temporary)

05/15/2026

Desired Start Date

01/12/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

Monday to Friday – 30 hour weeks

%

100

Pay Grade

The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

North Island College is seeking a faculty member to provide instruction for Cabinetmaking (Joinery) at our Port Alberni Campus. Responsibilities include teaching pre-apprentice students to provincial outcomes and standards as established for the pre-apprentice program, as well as teaching apprentices in technical training classes. Program delivery may involve various degrees of online and face-to-face instruction. Other responsibilities include program development and lesson planning, tool and equipment maintenance, and liaison with regional employers.

The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.

The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.

Position Competencies

  • Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;

  • Effective Communication Skills;

  • Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;

  • Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;

  • Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;

  • Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL

  • To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;

  • To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;

  • To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;

  • To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;

  • To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);

  • To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;

  • To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;

  • To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-15, Reporting Final Grades;

  • To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the Dean/Designate.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

  • To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;

  • To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;

  • To advise the Dean/Designate, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;

  • To advise the Dean/Designate regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;

  • To advise the Dean/Designate responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;

  • To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;

  • To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;

  • To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;

  • To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;

  • To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.

Required Education & Experience

  • Journeyperson Interprovincial Qualification in Cabinetmaking (Joinery);

  • Certificate of Apprenticeship;

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a journeyperson working as a Cabinetmaker.

  • Previous, recent experience instructing ;

  • Completion of the Provincial Instructors Diploma program.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

  • Familiarity with the Cabinetmaking program outlines;

  • Experience setting up training programs;

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;

  • Proficiency with learning technologies and digital tools;

  • Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities, using creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning, including the use of instructional technologies within an online learning environment;

  • Experience with blended learning, ability to build online theory components in a learning platform, ability to translate face-to-face content delivery;

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines;

  • A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

  • Demonstrated ability to work both individually and cooperatively in a team environment with online faculty, coordinators, online student groups, employers and staff.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Open Date

09/18/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

About North Island College

Education
501-1000

North Island College (NIC) is honoured to acknowledge the traditional territories of the combined 35 First Nations of the Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw and Coast Salish traditions, on whose traditional and unceded territories the college’s campuses are situated.