Teaching Instructors

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Position Summary VCC Continuing Studies is seeking an instructor with industry and teaching experience to teach courses for our Technology & Trades program. This is a temporary contract position, and the instructor will be hired on cohort basis. Candidates should possess a strong knowledge in the areas of MS Word, Excel, QuickBooks Level 1, and Introduction to Bookkeeping.
This position is responsible for providing instructional training in an assigned field, with a diverse set of instructional methods and demonstrations. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate and provide appropriate feedback to students (mainly mature adults). The instructor will also ensure proper stewardship of college facilities, equipment and other inventories, and to uphold the College’s policies and procedures. The position involves preparing teaching materials, designing learning activities, developing lesson plans/syllabi, and assessing students’ progress.

This comprehensive program provides participants with entry level accounting skills training and introduces them to bookkeeping, and the QuickBooks accounting software. Participants enhance their MS Word and Excel skills, learn to do basic bookkeeping, manage employee records, understanding financial statements, and perform daily administrate accounting tasks.

Successful candidates will be offered a term contract position to teach this 120-hour course/cohort, with opportunities for renewal of instructional assignments.

Prepares teaching materials, including multimedia and web-related materials, where appropriate.

• Effectively communicate with students, in a group or individual setting, using both visual techniques and verbal communication.
• Prepares, administers and marks papers, tests, exams and other assessments to monitor and evaluate students’ progress. Evaluate students’ progress and provide detailed feedback on student performance.
• Effectively communicate with mature students, in a group or individual setting, using both visual techniques and verbal communication.
• Adhere to VCC policies and procedures, including being available to students, and maintaining confidentiality of students and information.
• Creates a positive learning environment by consistently demonstrating preparedness for class, by motivating students to accomplish educational and personal goals and by providing the opportunity to receive and act on student feedback.
• Minimum Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred, in a relevant field.

Evidence of commitment to team and personal professional growth.
Teaching experience in a post-secondary education environment is preferred.
Experience teaching in an online environment is preferred.
Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.

Salary Range - Prorated based on FTE $50 to $70 hourly

Type of Position Temporary

Employment Type Part Time

Position End Date - For Temporary Positions 04/10/2026

Vacation Blackout Dates
Work Schedule - Hours may vary according to the needs of the Department The instructor-led session will be held online Mon-Fri March 16, 2026 to April 10th, 2026 between 9am to 3:15pm.