Professor, Child and Youth Care (3018)

Employment Group

VIUFA

Position Number

00207

Division

Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services

Department

Child and Youth Care

Campus

Nanaimo campus *Successful candidates must be able to attend in person on campus as required.

Location

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Country

Canada

Appointment Type

regular full-time

FTE

1.00

Pay Level

VIUFA F2: $71,141 - $114,001 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Starting Salary

Faculty are placed on the salary scale based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement

Appointment Start Date

01-Jan-2027

Applicant Documents

CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Qualifications , Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference

Posted Date

30-Jul-2026

Closing Date

09-Sep-2026

Job Reference

3018

Duties:

We are seeking an energetic, practice-based professional to assume full-time responsibilities as a regular ongoing Professor in our Child and Youth Care program. Duties and responsibilities include:

• developing, preparing and delivering courses that may span first through fourth year studies in a blended synchronous learning environment that integrates in-person and remote student participation;
• designing and evaluating student assignments and other performance measures;
• facilitating student integration of theory into practice through classroom, lab and field placement instruction;
• attendance at faculty meetings and participation in committee work within the program and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services;
• participate in other program initiatives and activities such as advising, recruitment, admissions, program and curriculum development, and facilitative duties within the program area as part of a collaborative faculty service approach.

This position may require travel to a variety of practice settings on Vancouver Island.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Child and Youth Care or a related field; three to five years recent teaching experience at the post-secondary level and seven years practical experience in Child and Youth Care working with children, youth, and/or their families in community based settings.

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, respect for cultural teachings, and a demonstrated understanding of Child and Youth Care orientation to practice;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer competence.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Child and Youth Care from an appropriately accredited institution (or in progress);
• proven administrative and team leadership skills;
• the ability to effectively teach and engage students in blended synchronous learning environments;
• expertise in instruction at the post-secondary level;
• proven research skills.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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