Duties: Reporting to the Dean, Aboriginal Programs and Services, the incumbent will be a key participant in the COTR-Ktunaxa Nation Council Bridging to Education and Employment Program, a project that runs from May 2013 to March 2014 for Aboriginal students in four East Kootenay communities and two COTR campuses. This project may extend to June 2014, subject to funding. The project coordinator will liaise with professional tutors, Band communities, community Elders, COTR instructors and education advisors to support excellent community-based services for students taking online ABE courses and other community-based training. The project coordinator will work closely with KNC Ktunaxa Nation Council and Band contacts to ensure there are appropriate learning spaces for all learners in each of the participating Band communities. The Coordinator will assist with student recruitment, individual training plan/portfolio development, and assessment, and will monitor student and tutor participation. He/She will work closely with each participating community to facilitate the delivery of other trainings identified by the communities or partners. The Coordinator will maintain records of project activities and prepare reports.

Qualifications: This position requires a degree in, Education, Arts, Business or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience; considerable experience in and commitment to building strong collaborative working relationships and partnerships with First Nations communities; related work experience coordinating projects and managing project budgets; commitment to training and education; strong culturally appropriate interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills. Candidates must be proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications, email, design and publishing, and knowledge of databases. Travel is required within the region; job duties may involve flexible hours, including occasional evening and weekend work; Class 5 driver’s license required / Class 4 desired. As a contract employee of the College of the Rockies, the successful candidate is expected to be a lifelong learner who continues to develop his/her skills to help the College meet the needs of our students and our other valued clients.

Duties: The University Studies Department invites applications for the position of Astronomy Instructor with primary responsibilities to instruct one section of Astronomy 100 (lecture and lab). Other duties or sections may be assigned depending on student numbers.

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Astronomy or a related field is required. Preferred qualifications are recent college teaching experience, and mastery of subject area.

Duties: This position is responsible for coordinating and delivering specialized assessments for prospective and current students who have been referred by professional Student Services staff. You will conduct individualized assessments for students and assist faculty in the implementation and program planning for students with learning disabilities. This work will involve administering, scoring and interpreting a variety of assessment tests, including achievement, aptitude and cognitive ability tests such as the WJ-III, WAIS IV, Goudey, etc.

Qualifications: A graduate degree in Special Education or Educational Psychology or equivalent from a recognized university is required and must be supplemented by several years experience in conducting assessment testing. Experience assisting adults with learning disabilities is an asset. The applicant must qualify as a test user for level C tests. Some travel may be required. Note: Please refer to Competition #13-FA-10 Psychology Instructor. If the incumbent has the qualifications for the Psychology Instructor position, a full time term position (for part of the term) may be considered through a combination of the two positions

Duties: The University Studies invite applications for the position of English Instructor with primary responsibilities to instruct two sections of first year composition (ENGL 100). Other duties or sections may be assigned depending on student numbers.

Qualifications: : A Master’s Degree in English is required. Preferred qualifications are recent college teaching experience, graduate coursework in composition/rhetoric, ESL or TESL, experience teaching online courses and a demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students including second language students. Instructional training at the post-secondary or secondary level would be an asset.

Duties: The University Studies invite applications for the position of English Instructor with primary responsibilities to instruct first and second year English courses. Other duties or sections may be assigned depending on student numbers.

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in English is required. Preferred qualifications are recent college teaching experience, graduate coursework in composition/rhetoric, ESL or TESL, experience teaching online courses and a demonstrated commitment to the academic needs of non-traditional students including second language students. Instructional training at the post-secondary or secondary level would be an asset.

Duties: College of the Rockies, Cranbrook Campus, requires a computer instructor to instruct Comp 153 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing. This instruction will include face-to-face and online instruction.

Qualifications: A Master’s Degree focused on computer skills, and familiarity with current software or a related discipline is required. Successful candidates must be able to teach effectively in both face-to-face and online formats. Experience teaching adults is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Duties: The successful candidate will instruct first and second year university level Psychology courses.

Qualifications: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology is required. A strong record of teaching at the post-secondary level as well as a commitment to the development of the department is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to teach effectively in both face-to-face and on-line formats. Note: Please refer to Competition #13-FA-14 for Learning Specialist. If the incumbent has the qualifications for the Learning Specialist position a full-time term position (for part of the term) may be considered through a combination of the two positions.

Duties: As a math tutor who has a deep understanding of the subject, you will facilitate small and/ or large tutorial sessions for the following math classes: MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 105, MATH 104, and STAT 106 Second year math courses may be included as well, depending on the individual’s experience. These tutorials are spread throughout the week; flexible hours may be required. Averages 10 hours per week to 15 hours per week.

Qualifications: An undergraduate degree in Math or Science is preferred; however, a diploma or ASC will be considered.