Instructor, Arts & Science

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Position Summary

The Bharwani School of Arts and Sciences is seeking a passionate and student-focused Instructor, Arts & Science to join our collaborative academic community. The school offers programming in General Arts and Sciences and provides foundational courses that support students across multiple schools within the college, including Community Studies, Health and Wellness, Technology, and Business.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, supporting student success, and creating engaging and inclusive learning environments. This instructor position focuses on Indigenous Studies, including INDG1101 Introduction to Indigenous Studies and INDG2201 Indigenous Approaches to Healing and Wellness. This instructor position will also facilitate courses related to Indigenous Studies in the Education Assistant and Addiction Studies programs.

The successful candidate will bring strong instructional expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering meaningful learning experiences for a diverse student population in both classroom and online learning environments.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver High-Quality Instruction and Curriculum: Provide engaging and effective instruction in assigned Indigenous Studies courses using a variety of instructional approaches that support diverse student needs and learning styles. The instructor develops lesson plans, facilitates classroom and online learning activities, and creates meaningful learning experiences that support students in achieving course and program learning outcomes. The role also includes evaluating student progress on an ongoing basis, providing timely feedback, maintaining accurate academic records, and developing or updating curriculum materials, guides, and rubrics as requested by the Program Chair. Instruction may occur in a variety of delivery formats and learning environments.

• Support Student Success and Engagement: Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement, academic achievement, and personal growth. The instructor supports students with issues related to attendance, conduct, and academic performance while identifying concerns that may require additional follow-up or intervention. This role also involves connecting students with institutional support such as tutoring, counseling, and accessibility services as appropriate. The instructor ensures individualized accommodation plans (IAPs) are implemented effectively and participates in college and departmental events that support student success, including orientations, open houses, and graduation activities.

• Build Relationships and Contribute to the College Community: Collaborate with colleagues, internal departments, and external stakeholders to support program quality, student pathways, and community engagement. The instructor remains current with emerging trends and best practices in teaching and learning and adapts curriculum and instructional strategies as needed. Additional responsibilities may include supporting articulation and transfer activities, participating on advisory committees, attending external community meetings, contributing to recruitment initiatives, and participating in departmental and college-wide meetings and events.

• Contribute to Professional and Institutional Initiatives: Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional growth and institutional excellence by participating in professional development activities, applied research opportunities, and special projects as assigned. The instructor follows college policies and procedures and contributes positively to a collaborative and student-centered academic environment.

What Sets You Apart

You are a dynamic and engaging educator who is passionate about teaching, mentorship, and student success. You bring strong instructional and classroom management skills, along with the ability to create inclusive learning environments where students feel supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed.

You are an effective communicator and relationship builder who enjoys collaborating with colleagues, supporting diverse students, and contributing to a positive academic culture. Your adaptability, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement allow you to respond thoughtfully to evolving student and program needs.

You also bring strong curriculum development skills and experience teaching in online modalities, including experience using platforms such as D2L and Microsoft Office Suite to support teaching, learning, and student engagement. Your commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth allows you to respond effectively to evolving student and program needs.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Master’s Degree in a related discipline


• Post-secondary teaching experience


• Familiarity with local Indigenous peoples’ cultures and Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, Doing and Learning


• Demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for the diversity of cultural traditions and spiritual practices of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples


• Equivalent combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

• PhD in a related discipline is an asset


• Experience in curriculum development is an asset


• Experience teaching in online environments is an asset

Closing Date: July 15, 2026

This opening is a temporary (faculty) position with an end date of August 16, 2028. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.