Plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments.
Use a variety of approaches and materials to address different learning needs.
Teach assigned subject areas and include required subject matter/skill activities in course outlines.
Direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment.
Be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours (30 hours/week).
Communicate learning outcomes in writing and how learners will be evaluated against outcomes.
Design and conduct evaluations/appraisals and keep students informed of progress.
Submit grades in a timely manner in accordance with policy.
Maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other required records; submit marks and student records to the department Chair at end of employment.
Work within College educational policies.
Be aware of and contribute to Education and Strategic plans and assist in achieving goals and objectives.
Advise the Department Chair on ordering needs for books, supplies, and equipment.
Advise the Department Chair on enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies.
Advise appropriate administrators/campus committees of health and safety concerns and assist in rectifying problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment.
Maintain continuous professional development of required competencies/qualifications.
Participate in College committees and community activities as appropriate.
Participate in department meetings and activities during normal working hours when possible.
Undertake other related duties as assigned when course load permits
Instructor, Digital Design & Development (DGL 113, DGL 204)
Position Details: Posting Number Posting Number F1660
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor, Digital Design & Development (DGL 113, DGL 204) Division Faculty of Arts, Science & Management Department Digital Design & Development Supervisor Title Dean, Arts, Science & Management Location Any NIC Campus Posting Type Internal/External Posting Position Status Sessional If Others, please specify New Position or Replacement? New Position End Date (if temporary) 12/18/2026 Desired Start Date 08/31/2026 Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work) % 25% Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.
Position Summary
North Island College is seeking qualified instructor(s) to teach one or more of the following sessional instructional assignments in the 2026 Fall term:
DGL 113 Introduction to JavaScript, Online Asynchronous;
DGL 204 Programming for Mobile App Development, Online Asynchronous Please clearly indicate which courses and sections you are applying for in your cover letter. Each section is 25% of a full-time instructional position. The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues. The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc. Position Competencies
Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
Effective Communication Skills;
Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities
1.0 instructional
To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-15, Reporting Final Grades;
To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair. 2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
Job Description: Faculty Sessional
Additional Information
The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on Aug 3, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled. Quick Link for Postings https://careers.nic.bc.ca/postings/7909 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other Do you self identify as an indigenous person? Yes No If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit? Yes No Not Applicable If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable). (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents
Requirements
Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline and/or equivalent professional experience with demonstrated competencies related to the course curriculum.
Three years of successful related industry experience and/or teaching experience at a post-secondary level.
Familiarity with effective user interface design principles.
Proficiency with remote version control (Git).
Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities using creative and motivating approaches.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Course-specific competencies for DGL 113 (modern JavaScript, libraries/frameworks, DOM/event handling, debugging/refactoring/testing, browser dev tools, modern workflows, VS Code or similar).
Master’s degree in appropriate discipline and/or equivalent professional experience
Communication skills
Continuous professional development
Meeting deadlines
Interpersonal effectiveness
Data structures
Organizational and time management
DOM manipulation
Event handling
Instructional planning and preparation
Student evaluation and appraisal design
Grade submission in accordance with policy
Planning and prioritizing
Record keeping for student enrollment and achievement
User interface design principles
Remote version control (Git)
Instructional abilities using creative and motivating approaches
Modern JavaScript programming
Posting details
Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
CA$70,437 - CA$112,872/yr
Location
Any North Island College campus, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits. Required Education & Experience
Master’s degree in appropriate discipline and/or equivalent professional experience, and demonstrated competencies related to the course curriculum;
Three years of successful related industry experience and/or teaching experience at a post-secondary level. Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Familiarity with effective user interface design principles;
Proficiency with remote version control (Git);
Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities, using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning;
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in course-specific areas: DGL 113: In-depth knowledge of modern JavaScript programming; Knowledge of JavaScript libraries and frameworks; Experience with DOM manipulation, event handling, and interactive web development; Experience with debugging, refactoring, and testing strategies and tools; Familiarity with browser developer tools and modern web development workflows; Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar development environments. DGL 204: Knowledge of the Kotlin programming language and developing applications for the Android platform; Experience configuring and using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) for software and mobile development; Understanding of programming paradigms, data structures, and foundational software design principles; Experience with debugging, testing, code review, and refactoring practices; Familiarity with software documentation standards and coding style conventions; Experience developing reusable, maintainable, and testable code. Special Instructions to Applicant Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution. Posting Detail Information Posting Open Date 07/21/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
JavaScript libraries and frameworks
Interactive web development
Debugging, refactoring, and testing strategies and tools
Browser developer tools
Modern web development workflows
Visual Studio Code (or similar development environments)
Kotlin programming language
Android platform application development
Configuring and using IDEs for software and mobile development
Programming paradigms
Foundational software design principles
Debugging, testing, code review, and refactoring practices
Software documentation standards
Coding style conventions
Reusable, maintainable, and testable code
Market context
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