Flexible Learning Faculty, Mechanical Building Systems

BCIT’s Mechanical Engineering department is seeking a part-time contract, Faculty, Mechanical Building Systems who is an enthusiastic, team-oriented professional with practical knowledge of mechanical building systems. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to teaching and interacting with students, an ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and an interest in developing and delivering quality curriculum. The successful candidate will develop and instruct courses in the Mechanical Systems Associate Certificate program.

BCIT Flexible Learning courses are offered in the evenings in three, twelve-week terms per academic year: September to December, January to March, and April to July.

Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Instruct, motivate, and assist adult learners.
  • Identify, prepare and organize course materials and learning resources for online course delivery.
  • Facilitate and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Provide academic assistance.
  • Develop, modify, and/or improve, course outlines, curricula, evaluation procedures, and instruments.
  • Record and submit student performance records including attendance and grades.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Diploma of Technology or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Three years of relevant work experience in mechanical systems design for buildings.
  • Must be able to work 100% remotely with a good internet connection.
  • Excellent English-language communication (written and verbal), as well as interpersonal and people-management skills.
  • Previous teaching experience is considered an asset, but not a requirement.
  • Ability to motivate adult learners to achieve academic success.

Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Professional Development funds and resources
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
  • Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range
Salary Range: $86.25 - $129.39 per contact hour, inclusive of vacation and holiday pay.

Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Position Details
Posting Category
Flexible Learning Faculty

Department 2
SoE Mechanical Engineering

Campus Location
Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Job Status
Flexible Learning

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

Anticipated Start Date

Anticipated End Date

Competition Information
Competition Number
25FSA578

Competition Open Date
01/11/2025

Competition Close Date

Open Until Filled?
Yes
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