College Professor - Mathematics, Statistics, & Data Science

Desired Start Date: January 4, 2027

Position End Date: May 2, 2027

Salary range: $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.

Bargaining Unit: OCFA

Classification: College Professor

Type of appointment: Term Full-time

Closing date: October 25, 2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.

On your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise.

For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Joe Hobart, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science by way of email to JHobart@okanagan.bc.ca.

Your Opportunity

Functions and Duties

• Instructional duties may include all or any of the following: instructional (teaching) assignments; course preparation and program revision; development of new programs and modes of delivery; evaluation of student work; instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment; student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period; revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats; preparation of materials for use in laboratories; set up and take down of laboratory materials; preparation of timetables; control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials; Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination; and other functions related to instruction.
• Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.
• Service may include all or any of the following: school visitations; active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards; participation in professional or academic organizations; application of the employee's academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties.
• Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity

Education and Experience

• The minimum qualification is a Master's degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline.
• Independent, post-secondary or public-school work experience directly related to the duty assignment.
• Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment.
• Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired.
• An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes
• Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate
• Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction
• Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities
• Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level
• Maintains currency and vitality in one's discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship
• Interested in course and program development
• Collegial and willing to work constructively with others
• Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline

Preferred Qualifications

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