Instructors Two
Aboriginal Tourism Programs
2 Locations:
Osoyoos Indian Band, Osoyoos, B.C.
Vancouver, B.C.
The Native Education College is a large private Aboriginal college in Vancouver and also works with First Nations and Aboriginal organizations to deliver programs in locations throughout British Columbia. We strive to combine academic excellence with a strong commitment to First Nations community-based education and the best practices of adult education. Our programs have Aboriginal content and delivery methods and offer credit transfer to colleges and universities.
The Aboriginal Tourism programs provide a certificate in tourism operations (specializing in heritage tourism and ecotourism) and a diploma in tourism management. The Coordinator/Instructor of Aboriginal Tourism Programs reports to the Academic Dean and supervises the sessional instructors in the program. The Coordinator/Instructor will establish, monitor and evaluate the field experience activities for students in the program. They will also teach one classroom-based course each semester in the areas of heritage tourism, ecotourism, customer services, special events, human resource management, tourism law, organizational dynamics or financial management.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and work experience as follows will be considered;
- Degree in business management, tourism or a related field
- Work experience in the tourism industry or the post-secondary education system;
- Knowledge of Aboriginal values, communities, and instructional methodology; and,
- Aboriginal ancestry or experience working with Aboriginal organizations.
Terms:
Appointment to this position will require a formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude an offer of employment being finalized.
Closing Date:
December 14, 2007
Start Date:
January 7, 2008 to February 2, 2008 (Osoyoos)*
January 7, 2008 – end April 2008 (Vancouver)
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: As per NEC faculty salary scale
(*travel & other subsidies applicable to this location only.)
Please submit your cover letter, the names of three professional references & location preference to:
Anne Smith, Office Manager
Native Education College
285 East 5th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5T 1H2
Fax (604) 873-9152
asmith@necvancouver.org
Filed under: Employment Section
