The Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services includes the Departments of Child and Youth Care, Dental Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Practical Nursing, Social Work, Kinesiology, and a Professional Development and Training department. The mission of the Faculty is to foster student success and develop and maintain relevant, responsive, and stimulating learning opportunities that are community-based, globally and locally, and offered in a visionary, interprofessional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes health and wellness for all. The Dean and the Dean's Office lead, manage, administer and support the instructional, scholarly and outreach activities of the Faculty on four campuses with this mission in mind.
Division
Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services
Department
Professional Development and Training (H&HS)
Campus
Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Appointment Type
temporary part-time
Workload
Up to 15 hours per week of direct instruction.
Pay Level
BCGEU: $71,846 - $115,129 per annum (prorated if part-time).
Starting Salary
Faculty are placed on the BCGEU salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement, to an initial maximum of $89,412 per annum
Appointment Start Date
07-Jan-2027
Appointment End Date
31-Dec-2027
Additional Information
Subject to enrolment and instructor availability. Hours may vary. May be filled by more than one applicant. Appointment may end early or be extended.
Applicant Documents
CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference
Duties:
VIU's Faculty of Health and Human Services' Professional Development and Training Department is seeking instructors to deliver courses within the Activity Assistant certificate program both online and at the Nanaimo Campus for the 2026/2027 academic year. Duties include:
- Plan, prepare and instruct program courses;
- use creative adult learning strategies in the preparation and delivery of online, in-person and hybrid classroom learning;
- assessment and evaluation of student learning;
- recording and submitting grades;
- providing support to students to ensure their success;
- working collaboratively with colleagues and industry partners.
An overview of the program can be found on the program page.
Please note that start dates may vary depending on the course(s) being taught.
Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.
Required Qualifications:
Recreational Therapy Degree qualification from an appropriately accredited institution. Minimum 5 years of current and relevant experience as a Recreational Therapist.
- Demonstrated competence for teaching or training adult learners, using a variety of online and in-person teaching strategies to address different learning styles and a diverse student population.
- A solid understanding of the scope and role of an Activity Assistant.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the content covered in the course(s) being taught.
- Ability to work with a high degree of independence while maintaining effective working relationships with relevant VIU department staff and partners.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of relevant technology and software.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Provincial Instructors Diploma
- Experience instructing in a post-secondary educational institution
- Familiarity with online teaching platforms, for example D2L
VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
Note:
- Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
- All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
- Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.
