Instructor, Business Legal Assistant Diploma (Continuous)
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About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is Calgarys college with local impact and global reach serving more than 15000 students. We launch our studentsby preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare technology business entertainment arts social services and more contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning upskilling and reskilling.
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Position Summary
The Chiu School of Business is recruitinga full-time continuous instructorto teach in person on campus in the Legal Assistant Diploma program along with some courses in theAdministrative Professional Certificateprogram.
All instructors in the Chiu School of Business are responsible for supporting the delivery of courses and providing instruction to students in multiple delivery modalities while integrating current practices techniques and assessment methods. The duties of an instructor also include facilitating inclusive student engagement evaluating student progress and supporting students in meeting learning outcomes of their courses and programs. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders of the school and institution is essential to supporting continuous instructional and program improvement. This includes other faculty schools departments and industry partners. Participation in Professional Development activities is expected in this role.
Responsibilities encompass all faculty professional duties related to instructional delivery including teaching preparation; program and course development; evaluation; student support such as remediation and consultation; participation in special projects and College committees; and other related duties as assigned.
Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Curriculum Development
- Creates learning activities and authentic assessments that encourage experiential learning and promote work-ready skills.
- Utilizes innovative curriculum and assessment methods to integrate adult teaching methodologies.
Quality Instruction and Facilitation
- Inspires student engagement through innovative assessments and learning opportunities.
- Provides a positive learning experience for students.
- Researches resources to keep current with industry trends.
- Prepares and delivers course(s) as assigned (includes lesson plans assessments learning activities course schedule resources etc.).
- Evaluates student performance on an ongoing basis; identify areas of concern and refer to Program Chair for follow up as necessary.
- Addresses academic honesty concerns among students (identify report complete paperwork etc.); refer to Program Chair for follow up as necessary.
- Refers students to other institutional supports and campus services (i.e.: tutoring counselling academic advising accessibility services career and employment services financial aid technology support etc.).
- Ensures academic accommodations are met for learners with disabilities (i.e.: assistive technology modified course load additional time on exams/assignments incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles use of testing services etc.).
- Validates that course content among offerings within LMS is ready for release at the beginning of each semester.
- Supports students in meeting learning outcomes and facilitate inclusive student engagement.
- Meets with students as necessary.
- Maintains official records as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in related discipline (Masters Degree preferred) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree or Juris Doctor (JD) may be required
- 3 years practical experience in a relevant area of law.
- 2 years instructional experience at the post-secondary/adult education/corporate training level or combination thereof.
- An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.
- Police information check including a vulnerable sector may be required.
- Instructional experience in a post-secondary environment an asset
- Curriculum development and design experience an asset.
- Instructional skills in multiple delivery modalities with a diverse student population an asset
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal); dedication to keeping others informed.
- Strong work ethic resourceful and motivation to take initiative
- Demonstrated proficiency with modern technology including Microsoft 365 legalindustry software and emerging AI tools with a strong interest in learning and adopting new technologies.
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment throughIQAS WES or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire
This opening is a continuous Faculty position with an anticipated start date May 1 2025.Strong preference will be given to existing internal faculty of Bow Valley College. 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.
Closing Date: This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
Bow Valley College offers year-round career programs that lead to certificates, diplomas, and post-diploma certificates, as well as adult upgrading and English language learning.
