Instructor – School of Tourism Management

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Instructor – School of Tourism Management

Company

Capilano University

Job description

Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the LíỈwat, xʷməθkʷəỷəm (Musqueam), shíshálh (Sechelt), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and SəỈílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.At CapU we are committed to supporting a campus community that is both diverse and inclusive. We believe that diversity within our workforce is essential in creating both an exceptional student, and employee experience. As part of this ongoing commitment, we strive to ensure that our recruitment campaigns are proudly reflective of the community we serve. We actively seek applications from Indigenous peoples, the 2SLGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities as well as members of groups that experience discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, place of origin, ancestry, and religion as we acknowledge the value each individual brings to the CapU community through their lived experiences.To help us focus our efforts, we ask all applicants, should they wish, to complete a short anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire results are not connected to you or your application, and do not form part of the selection process. Simply, the goal of collecting this anonymous data is to better understand our organizational reach, while continuously aiming to improve the diversity of our applicant poolAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Should you require accommodations during the hiring process please reach out to [email protected] (faculty), or [email protected] (Ad/Ex and Staff)|Please see Special Instructions for more details.Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume. Capilano University is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Posting DetailsPosting SummaryCompetition Number F18749P
Position Title Instructor – School of Tourism Management
Employee Group Faculty
Position Status Non-Regular
Position Type Instructor
Special Appointee
Others please specify
Workload Amount 1
Department Tourism Management
Additional Notes
Location North Vancouver
Working With UsAt Capilano University, learners are our focus. Guided by the goals outlined in and 2030, employees play an essential role in creating an exceptional learning experience for and with learners and are central to a thriving campus community. Together, we are inspired by imagination and Capilano University is one of the leading teaching-focused universities in British Columbia and one of BC’s Top Employers. Grounded by our sense of purpose, we offer a meaningful, friendly, and dynamic work environment.In Capilano University’s Faculty of Global and Community Studies our programs concentrate on the physical, social, and economic well-being of our local and global communities. Our faculty members, alongside staff and students, engage in collaborative learning endeavors both within and beyond our campus. Good governance, healthy communities, diversified economies, international development, and opportunities to respectfully explore different cultures and environments are just some of the ways we positively affect the world around us.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our faculty, comprised of industry professionals who bring their invaluable real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring our students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of their respective fields.Be a part of a faculty that promotes stewardship, innovative thinking, and doing, as we contribute to the physical, social, and economic well-being of our communities. Your role will positively affect our learners, the world around us, and contribute to a more interconnected and compassionate global society.
What you’ll doThe is looking for a tourism or outdoor recreation professional to teach TOUR 275 – Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals. TOUR 275 is an elective within the Tourism Management and Outdoor Recreation Management programs.This course is designed to introduce students to tourism concepts in sustainable development and provide opportunities to address sustainability challenges in a global context, learning how both business and personal actions relate to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In addition, this course is designed to build eco-literacy, helping students acquire in-depth knowledge of their home environment with the premise that forming a connection to the natural world leads to deeper understanding and caring, and leading ultimately towards environmental and social issue actions at the local to global levels.Course outline and access to materials is provided but it is expected that the instructor will continue to build on existing course content to include topical and relevant resources, experiences, and examples. The instructor will also meet with faculty who teach complementary courses to ensure progression of student learning.
What you’ll bringQualificationsRequired:

• Masters in Tourism Management, Geography, Resource Management, Sciences, or related fields.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Preferred:

• PhD in related field.
• Relevant adult education training and/or qualifications such as the Provincial Instructors Diploma Instructional Skills Workshops.

Industry Experiences and CompetenciesRequired:

• Applied tourism industry or outdoor recreation experience, or practical experience in a related field.
• Applied experience and comprehensive knowledge of environmental and sustainability policy and planning and how they impact outdoor recreation and tourism businesses.
• Applied experience and comprehensive knowledge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how they impact tourism businesses.
• The ability to engage students through a combination of theoretical content based and applied teaching methods.

Preferred:

• Considerable applied experience at a management level in tourism planning and sustainability, at a community, regional, destination or higher level.
• A record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.
• Publication(s) on a relevant topic(s) or in related field(s).

Posting Detail InformationInternal or External Position External
Appointment Date (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2025
Salary Scale $9,420 per instructional section.
Post Date 10/25/2024
Close Date 11/01/2024
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you eligible to work in Canada? (i.e. valid work permit, permanent resident, Canadian citizen)

• Yes
• No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Cover Letter

• Curriculum Vitae

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Expected salary

Location

North Vancouver, BC

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:30:38 GMT

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