Term of Appointment:
As per the VCC Faculty Association collective agreement “The terms of appointment shall conform to 3-year cycles that end on June 30th. Appointments that commence at unusual times will be extended so as to conform to the term cycle as referenced above. The term will end after the 3-year cycle, unless other appointed to a second 3-year cycle”.
Commencement date: January 1, 2022.
1. The position is directly responsible to a Department Head and holds a faculty position. It is therefore covered by the Collective Agreement between the College and the Vancouver Community College Faculty Association.
2. The incumbent shall be evaluated during their probationary year and shall have a Performance Appraisal conducted on a yearly basis thereafter by the Department Head.
3. The specific responsibilities listed below are not intended to be a complete and definitive listing. The position is expected to have their responsibilities delineated by the Department Head although they are to use their discretion and initiative to deal with situations as they arise and to assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Head.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities fall within four general areas:
a) Program curriculum and instruction
b) Faculty, staff and student relations
c) Planning and development
d) Administration
A. Program Curriculum and Instruction
1. Anticipates the needs for additional faculty and changes in faculty within the program responsibility area (referred to herein as the “area”) and informs the Department Head on a continuing basis.
2. Participates in the effective supervision of departmental activities as assigned by the Department Head.
3. Coordinates the establishment of course assignments and related duties and responsibilities for each member in the area.
4. Assists in course, program, faculty scheduling matters as requested by the Department Head.
5. Arranges with the Department Head an appropriate teaching schedule in order that both instructional and administrative responsibilities can be achieved.
6. Under the Department Head’s direction:
7. In cooperation with the Deparment Head, participates in the evaluation of term and probationary faculty within the area and as per the Collective Agreement.
8. Ensures that an instructor is present for each class in the area and provides for an alternate instructor when necessary.
9. Provides advice to students, and liaises with Counselling, Admissions and other support staff services in these and other matters.
B. Faculty, Staff and Student Relations
1. Acts as the principal liaison between the faculty members in the area and the Department Head. Be prepared to participate in meetings called by the Department Head.
2. Maintains liaison with other Assistant Department Heads in the department to interpret points of view, problems and practices.
3. In addition to full department meetings convened by the Department Heads, the Assistant Department Heads convene meetings of faculty members within the area on a regular basis.
4. Assists the Department Head in keeping members of the area informed on campus/college developments.
5. If deemed necessary, establishes committees and delegates duties and responsibilities to committees within the area.
6. Under the direction of the Department Head, distributes duties and responsibilities in an equitable manner.
7. Cooperates with the Department Head in giving guidance and assistance to faculty without previous instructional experience both in instruction and in course planning.
8. Resolves problems which may arise between faculty members within the area and/or problems between faculty members and students.
C. Planning and Development
1. Assists the Department Head in the coordinated administration of programs of professional growth for the faculty.
2. Actively participates in attempting to place graduates.
3. Maintains and improves the adequacy of buildings, rooms, equipment, stores, etc., relative to the area of responsibility.
4. Advises and assists in the program and facilities planning.
5. Aids in the development of course and curriculum materials.
D. Administration
1. If designated by the Department Head, be prepared to act as and to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Department Head in his/her absence.
2. Recommends to the Department Head any desired changes in courses and/or programs.
3. Ensures, in concert with the Department Head, that appropriate representatives attend standing articulation committee meetings.
4. Ensures, in concert with the Department Head, that appropriate representatives attend Program Advisory Committee meetings.
5. Assists the Department Head in preparing budgetary requirements for the program area.
6. Prepares annually and submits to the Department Head each March a brief statement or report upon the growth, development, activities and future of the area.
7. Assists the Department Head to orient new faculty and support staff.
Area Hiring Criteria
Bachelor’s degree;
Formal recognized English as a Second Language (ESL) / English as a Foreign Language (EFL) training, that must include a supervised practicum
Minimum sixteen hundred (1600) hours of ESL/EFL teaching experience within the past five (5) years. Some of this experience must be with adult learners, and, native or near‐native fluency and accuracy in both spoken and written English
Applicants may be requested to write the VCC English Language Assessment, with a required total score of 160
Salary Range – Prorated based on FTE In accordance with the VCCFA Collective Agreement
Employment Group Faculty
Type of Position Temporary
Employment Type Part Time
Department ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE
Primary Location – This position may require you to work at all VCC locations. Broadway
Is this posting only for internal applicants? Yes
Desired Start Date – May be subject to change 01/31/2022
Position End Date – If temporary 06/30/2025
Additional Notes for Applicants
50% Assistant Department Head
Posting Open Date 01/04/2022
Posting Close Date 01/25/2022
Is this a pooled posting? No
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