Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.

The Instructor will be required to instruct in a variety of programs such as the Office Administration Program and Business Administration Diploma Program, and must be devoted to developing and delivering quality programs and courses and promoting positive career development of adult students within communities of the Northwest Territories. The incumbent conducts needs assessment and develops, delivers and evaluates programming to meet those needs. The incumbent is seen as a representative of the College within the community and therefore plays a critical role in creating and promoting a positive image for the College.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Detailed theoretical and practical understanding of specific subject matter of instruction
• Ability to research and update course materials and delivery methods to maintain current programs
• Knowledge of adult education theory, program design, development, management, delivery, and evaluation
• Knowledge of adult instructional methods, program/project development and management, needs assessment and curriculum development
• Knowledge of educational issues in the NWT and challenges that adult students face in NWT communities
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, acts, regulations, rules, policies, guidelines, requirements, and codes in specific subject matter of instruction
• Knowledge of computer programs such as: word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet programs
• Knowledge of northern culture, cross cultural processes, and politics
• Ability to conduct basic academic counseling and provide life skill coaching
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of the College and the relationships between the College and various partners in the communities and across the Territories
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated human resource and team building skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Proven skills in budgeting and anticipation of long-term needs and requirements of the program
• Ability to be involved in progressive, relevant, and ongoing, professional development activities as these activities are a required part of the profile of an instructor
• Proven ability to be adaptable and flexible in teaching approach

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 3 years’ experience in the field of Office Administration
• 2 years’ instructional experience in the field of Office Administration in post-secondary
• 2 years’ experience working with Aboriginal governments or Northern community governance structures
• A bona fide requirement of the job is the completion of six weeks of full time coursework in adult education within the first two years of employment and completion of a certificate in Adult Education within five years of hire.

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.