Instructor - Public Administration Program - Non-regular Term

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Terrace campus, invites applications for a non-regular term Instructor position in the Public Administration program. The appointment will commence January 5, 2027 and end June 30, 2027 (subject to minimum enrolment). Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Instructor salary scale, ranging from ($37.55 - $53.80 per hour).

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: The instructor will be responsible for contributing to the academic success of students in the PADM program. This includes course preparation, teaching and guiding students, providing feedback, correction, encouragement, and direction in the following course:

• PADM 202: Local Government Service in BC (45 hours)

This course will be delivered in an intensive format. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Qualifications/Skills:  Minimum qualifications require a university degree in Public Administration or similar (MBA preferred), as well as experience with local government, First Nations organizations, and teaching. Additional post-secondary education and training in teaching, (e.g. A provincial Teaching Certificate or a Provincial Instructor’s Diploma is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Require skills, abilities and knowledge includes:

• Excellent group facilitation, interpersonal, and communication (written and oral) skills
• Ability to create a positive and respectful learning environment for mature adults who may have been out of the classroom for many years
• Previous experience with course/program development
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the characteristics of our strategic plan (adventurous, transformative, and integrity) with the demonstrated ability to apply them to teaching
• Experience teaching with distributed learning formats as well as knowledge with relevant technologies (i.e.: office 365, Brightspace, video/web conferencing, learning management systems, and online resources) is an asset

Please send complete applications (cover letter and an up-to-date resume), quoting competition #26.107B, to: Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca .

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

• Business Administration

• Terrace