University Canada West (UCW) invites applications for continuing track faculty positions. The University has multiple openings and will consider applications for assistant, associate, and full professor. Excellent applicants in all areas of information technology, human resources, leadership, management, and marketing will be considered. 

UCW is seeking faculty members who are highly talented, motivated, and qualified professionals, ready for the next level of challenge in their careers to teach at our Vancouver House Campus. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty, and departmental committee meetings; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines, both within and outside the institution. Applicants must have a record of scholarly activity or research commensurate with the rank sought, as well as demonstrable success in teaching.

Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent and innovative pedagogical practices, and engagement in teaching-related scholarly activities. Applicants should submit a teaching dossier including a personal statement, sample syllabi and course materials, past teaching evaluations, evidence of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), and other pedagogical accomplishments and distinctions.

UCW is a growing private institution in British Columbia with undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is a member of Global University Systems (GUS), which offers faculty with unique global opportunities to participate in faculty exchanges, teach in other countries and engage in research collaborations with other GUS institutions and our partners. 

UCW is committed to equity and diversity as essential components of academic excellence. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Skills and industry expertise in one or more of the following areas will be an asset: 

• Computer Hardware Systems and IT Components 
• Server and Storage Systems and Infrastructure 
• Computer, Network, and Information Security 
• Cloud Infrastructure 
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Management and Operations
• Marketing
• Business Development
• Enterprise Applications 
• IT Business Communication
• Organizational Behaviour
• Leadership
• Human Resources with CPHR Certification

Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree from an appropriately accredited institution, with expertise in the subject(s) to be taught (for example, PhD in business with a focus on Organizational Behaviour, Leadership, HR and CPHR certification)
• Recent post-secondary teaching experience.
• Industry experience.
• Active ongoing participation in professional development activities. 
• A commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom and workplace. 
• Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Online teaching experience considered an asset.

Benefits of working at University Canada West:

• A generous Total Compensation package which includes extended health and dental benefits, and a superb pension plan.
• Access to Professional Development and opportunities for career development.
• Access to discounted electronics products. 
• Access to the GUS network and related opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration. 

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Accounting:

• ACCT 621 ; Accounting For Managers

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Accounting Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies.

• Canadian CPA required, US CPA acceptable with transfer to Canadian CPA, ACCA or equivalent considered

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Biology & Ecology:

• BIOL 100; Modern Biology
• ECOL 100; Introduction to Ecology
• ECOL 300; Ecosystem & Sustainable Development

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for The Following Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

BIOL 100; Modern Biology:

• Master’s Degree or Ph D in Biology
• Submission of a research paper
• Ten years or more current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

ECOL 100; Introduction to Ecology:

• Master’s Degree or Ph D in Ecology or a related discipline
• Submission of a research paper
• Ten years of more current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

ECOL 300; Ecosystem & Sustainable Development:

• Master’s Degree or Ph D in Biology, Ecology or a related discipline
• Submission of a research paper
• Ten years of more current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Business Analytics:

• BUSI 650; Business Analytics
• BUSI 651: Machine Learning
• BUSI 652; Predictive Analytics

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:

• Master’s Degree in Computing Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent education from a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Business Analytics Faculty:

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Knowledge of industry aligned applications of fundamentals of machine learning, economic and social impacts of Machine Learning on society including bias, and general abilities and limitations of Machine Learning today and into the near future.
• Expert understanding of modern applications and use cases for machine learning, especially in terms of the benefits to Canadian businesses and strategic advantage.
• Proficiency with Canadian data governance and regulatory environment in the machine learning spaces.
• Advanced quantitative, data analysis, and analytical thinking skills
• Advanced knowledge in programming languages such as SQL, R, or Python
• Advanced knowledge in business intelligence tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent
• Intermediate knowledge of database technologies such as Microsoft SQL, or No SQL databases

Posted on February 11, 2022.

Last updated May 5, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Business Ethics:

• BUSI 601; Ethics, CSR, and Business Environment

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Business Ethics Faculty:

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Experience teaching a business ethics and Canadian business environment
• At least 3 years work experience in Canada 

Posted on February 11, 2022.

Last updated May 5, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Communications & English

• COMM 102 ; Mass Media & Society
• COMM 105 ; Conversational & Writing Tools
• COMM 140 ; Business Communication
• COMM 150 ; Current Issues In Communications & Media
• COMM 200 ; Communications Theory
• COMM 203 ; Information Gathering
• COMM 205 ; Writing For Media
• COMM 207 ; Visual Communications In Mass Media
• COMM 260 ; Content Creations

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Communications & English Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies.

• An advanced degree in a relevant area (eg., Communication, English); Ph D is preferred
• Relevant workplace experience in professional communication (eg., in professional or technical writing, editing, designing various media)
• Ten years or more current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting, especially professional writing or communication courses
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Digital Marketing:

• MRKT 623: Digital Marketing

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Digital Marketing Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Experience in digital marketing and relevant technologies 
• Expert in Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing analytics (Google Analytics), SEO, SEM and SMM

Posted on May 5, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Economics

• ECON 102 ; Microeconomics
• ECON 104 ; Macroeconomics
• ECON 105 ; Economics for Business
• ECON 201 ; Canadian Microeconomics policy
• ECON 202 ; Canadian Macroeconomics Policy
• ECON 204 ; Banking and Finance Market
• ECON 205 ; Managerial Economics
• ECON 206 ; Environmental Economics
• MBAF 504 ; Business Economics

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for ECON 102 ; Microeconomic Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Ph D in Economics
• Ten years or more industry experience or demonstrated teaching excellence
• Submission of a research paper, which can be on pedagogy
• MBA in Finance or related discipline from an AACSB accredited program
• CFA, CPA or equivalent professional designation desired.

Specific Requirements and competencies for MBAF 504 ; Business Economic Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Ph.D. in Economics or related field preferred
• Five years or more in industry or strong academic background
• Record of academic activity in Economics or employment desired

Posted on Feb. 25, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Economics

• ECON 102 ; Microeconomics
• ECON 104 ; Macroeconomics
• ECON 105 ; Economics for Business
• ECON 201 ; Canadian Microeconomics policy
• ECON 202 ; Canadian Macroeconomics Policy
• ECON 204 ; Banking and Finance Market
• ECON 205 ; Managerial Economics
• ECON 206 ; Environmental Economics

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Economics Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies.

• Ph D in Economics
• Ten years or more industry experience or demonstrated teaching excellence
• Submission of a research paper, which can be on pedagogy
• MBA in Finance or related discipline from an AACSB accredited program
• CFA, CPA or equivalent professional designation desired.

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Digital Marketing:

• BUSI 641: Entrepreneurship

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Entrepreneurship Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Experience in entrepreneurship and Canadian entrepreneurial eco-system.
• Minimum 3 years of Professional experience managing an entrepreneurial venture or small business.
• Mentors students and provide support for community members interested in starting new businesses.

Posted on May 5, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Finance

• FNCE 623: Financial Management
• FNCE 630; Green Finance

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees.

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for FNCE 623 ; Financial Management Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Ph.D. in Finance or related field preferred
• CSC, PMP, CFA or equivalent financial services designation desired
• CPA with financial services background acceptable
• Five years or more in industry or strong academic background

Specific Requirements and Competencies for FNCE 630 ; Green Finance Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Ph.D. in Finance or related field preferred
• CSC, PMP, CFA or equivalent financial services designation desired
• CPA with financial services background acceptable
• Ten years or more in industry or strong academic background

Posted on Feb. 25, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

History

• HIST 305; Canadian Urban History

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for History Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies.

• M.A. in Canadian History or Urban Planning; PH D in Canadian History preferred
• Ten years or more industry experience or teaching experience in a post-secondary environment

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Human Resources:

• HRMT 621 - Human Resource Management in the Global Environment 
• HRMT 622 - Talent Management 
• HRMT 623 - HR Strategy 
• HRMT 624 - Recruiting & Retaining Talent
• HRMT 625 - Management & Employee Relations 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for the following Faculty:

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

HRMT 621; Human Resource Management in the Global Environment

• PhD or a Master in HR with HR global certification

HRMT 622; Talent Management

• PhD or a Master in HR, Leadership, Business

HRMT 623; HR Strategy

• PhD or a Master in HR, CPHR certification

HRMT 624; Recruiting & Retaining Talent

• PhD or a Master in HR, CPHR certification

HRMT 625; Management & Employee Relations

• PhD or a Master in HR, CPHR certification

Posted on Feb. 11, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

IT:

• CMPT 641; Digital Transformation 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for IT Faculty:

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Phd/DBA in IT or relevant discipline

Posted on Feb. 11, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Leadership:

• MGMT 601; Leadership in Global Context 
• MGMT 660; Leadership and Decision Making 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for the following Faculty:

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

MGMT 601; Leadership in Global Context

• PhD in Leadership
• Experience in leadership positions in major corporations

MGMT 660; Leadership and Decision Making 

• PhD in Leadership
• Experience in teaching decision making courses 

Posted on Feb. 11, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Marketing:

• MRKT 610; Methods of Marketing Research
• MRKT 612; Marketing Analytics 
• MRKT 621; Marketing Management 
• MRKT 623; Digital Marketing Strategy 
• MRKT 625; Marketing Promotion 
• MRKT 627; International Marketing 
• MRKT 630; Sustainable Marketing 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree and a BA in Business Communications, UCW offers students interactive, experiential education in business and technology as well as solid grounding in academic skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community by participating on committees. Responsibilities include working with your colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum preparing and updating class materials, teaching in your subject area, work with students taking your classes to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing students’ progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work, and staying informed about changes and innovations in your field.

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking, and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise, and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements & Competencies

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended, and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for the following Faculty:

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

MRKT 610/ Methods of Marketing Research

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

MRKT 612; Marketing Analytics 

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

MRKT 621; Marketing Management 

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

MRKT 623; Digital Marketing Strategy 

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

MRKT 625; Marketing Promotion 

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

MRKT 627; International Marketing 

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

MRKT 630; Sustainable Marketing 

• Phd/DBA degree in Marketing Or a relevant discipline

Posted on Feb. 11, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Operations & Project Management

• OPMT 620; Operations Management  
• MGMT 640; Project Management 
• MGMT 641; Advanced Project Management 
• MGMT 642; Agile Management 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development 
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for the following Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

OPMT 620; Operations Management  

• Applicants should preferably hold a PhD or be near completion of their doctorate in operations research, management sciences, industrial engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in manufacturing or service production management, at least ten years preferred or strong academic background
• Or Experience in Total Quality Management or equivalent, Six Sigma Black belt or other quality systems training desired
• Or Experience in Supply Chain Management, APICS designation or equivalent, at least ten years preferred or strong academic background

MGMT 640; Project Management 

• Applicants should preferably hold a PhD or be near completion of their doctorate in project management, management sciences, industrial engineering, or related fields
• PMP certification preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of managing multi-disciplinary projects

MGMT 641; Advanced Project Management 

• Applicants should preferably hold a PhD or be near completion of their doctorate in project management, management sciences, industrial engineering, or related fields
• A minimum of 10 years managing mega projects.
• PMP certification required

MGMT 642; Agile Management 

• Applicants should preferably hold a PhD or be near completion of their doctorate in project management, management sciences, industrial engineering, or related fields
• Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master DASSM Certification Or PMI_ACP certification required
• A minimum of 3 -5 years of managing agile projects

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Philosophy

• PHIL 102; Moral Philosophy 
• PHIL 210; Business Ethics 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Philosophy Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• An advanced degree in a relevant area (eg., Philosophy); Ph D is preferred
• Relevant workplace experience or commitment to philosophy
• Ten years or more current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting, including some combination of ethics, social and political philosophy
• Superior record of scholarly contribution in the candidate’s field of research or demonstrated research and publication potential
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Politics

• POLI 102;  Politics & Government 
• POLI 301; Media & Government 
• POLI 303;  Cultural & Political Systems 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Political Science and Government Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• An advanced degree in a relevant area (eg., Political Science or Public Policy); Ph D is preferred
• Relevant workplace experience or demonstrated teaching excellence in a post-secondary setting with a specialization in Canadian and/ or comparative public policy
• Superior record of scholarly contribution in the candidate’s field of research or demonstrated research and publication potential
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Social Justice 

• SJCJ 101; Introducing Social Justice 
• SJCJ 102; Social Justice In The Global North
• SJCJ 150; Indigenous Social Justice
• SJCJ 201; Social Justice In Action
• SJCJ 202;  Social Justice In The Global South 
• SJCJ 250; Human Rights & Social Justice
• SJCJ 260;  Children’s Rights & Youth Justice 

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Social Justice and Criminology Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• An advanced degree in a relevant area (eg., Social Justice, Criminology, Law); Ph D is preferred
• Relevant workplace experience in social justice or criminology or strong theroretical, conceptual and applied knowledge of criminology, Canadian criminal justice and policing in Canada
• Several years or more current and related teaching experience in a post-secondary setting 
• Demonstrated experience in technology-supported teaching (eg., hybrid, online) 
• Superior record of scholarly contributions in the candidate’s field of research or demonstrated research or publication potential in an applied area of criminal justice
• BC Instructor Diploma or BC Teaching Certificate is highly desirable

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Statistics and Math

• MBAF 502 ; Quantitative Reasoning & Analysis

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Statistics and Math Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Ph.D. in Statistics or Quantitative Methods or related field preferred
• Five years or more in industry or strong academic background
• Record of academic activity in statistics or employment using statistical methods/quantitative methods desired

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

University Canada West has opened a new campus at Vancouver House and is experiencing significant growth. We are seeking a passionate learner-centered sessional faculty with specializations to teach:

Strategic Management

• MGMT 403 ; Strategic Management

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented, teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Create a positive classroom and learning environment through effective student engagement
• Provide constructive feedback to facilitate student learning and achievement
• Employ a variety of appropriate teaching/learning strategies and activities to actively engage students and to apply their learning
• Guide class discussions while encouraging debate, critical thinking and constructive feedback by students
• Employ and further develop skills in academic technologies and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ensure teaching design and methods comply with pedagogical and UCW standards 
• Assess student achievement of learning outcomes using a variety of assessments and learning activities
• Develop, revise and adapt appropriate learning resources for students
• Provide academic support to students inside and outside of the classroom (regularly scheduled office hours, email, group study sessions, etc.)
• Make appropriate student referrals to academic and personal university support programs as and when needed
• Contribute to high quality curriculum development and revision
• Maintain contacts with relevant industry and professional associations
• Attend and participate in department and university faculty meetings pertinent to faculty responsibilities 
• Contribute to professional conferences, seminars, and workshops in your field of expertise and in teaching and learning
• Remain currency in technical knowledge and instructional delivery approaches and techniques
• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars and training and maintain your own continuing professional development
• Conduct further research into their specific field of knowledge and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Depending on expertise, instruct in a range of programs such as in the ACBSP accredited BCom & MBA programs, or in the BA Business Communications or Associate of Arts degrees. 

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Demonstrated experience in effective teaching at the post-secondary level
• Willing to use or learn to use, academic technology and tools to enhance and support student learning
• Ability to teach in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Ability to employ active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches to teaching
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to cultivating equitable and inclusive learning environments
• Demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline
• 5+ years experience post-secondary teaching in face-to-face, blended and online environments
• Experience in teaching students with diverse social identities and backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Track record of scholarly activity in the field and/or scholarship of teaching and learning
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for Strategic Management Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Ph D in Management from an AACSB accredited program
• Master’s degree in business administration, organizational development, organizational behavior, human resources or related fields
• Ten years or more industry experience or excellent in post-secondary teaching
• PMP, CPA or equivalent professional designation desired

Posted on Feb. 18, 2022.

Our University Access Program (UAP) is seeking passionate learner-centered sessional faculty to teach academic English preparation courses for undergraduate and graduate students that range from CLB 5 to a CLB 8.

About University Canada West

UCW is a business and technology oriented teaching intensive university and has the fastest growing MBA program in Canada. Balanced with a BCOM degree, a BA in Business Communications and an AA degree, UCW offers students a solid grounding in academic knowledge and skills, interactive, experiential education in business and digital literacy skills. Faculty are responsible for interactive engaging teaching, staying active in their field through scholarly activities, and serving their Departments and the UCW university community through committee work. Responsibilities include working with colleagues to develop or modify the curriculum, preparing and updating course materials, teaching, working with students to improve their knowledge and career readiness skills, assessing student progress through grading assignments, papers, exams and other work, and maintaining currency about changes and innovations in your field and related teaching implications (examples, activities, approaches).

Specific Responsibilities

Faculty will:

• Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction, including on campus, online, hybrid, as needed by UCW’s UAP department. 
• Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course
• Enforce academic policies and procedures at all times and comply with UCW rules and regulations.
• Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the department, division, and university.
• Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings, committees, and other special appointments.
• Assist in the revision and development of course outlines, syllabi, curriculum plans, and other instructional documentation and in the identification, development, preview, and acquisition of educational resources and supplies required to meet program objectives and improve instruction.
• Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms.
• Attend training and other professional development opportunities on- or off-campus and stay current with developments in the field of instruction.
• Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the department chair or other UCW leadership in meeting the needs of the department and university.
• Assume responsibility for classroom preparation, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Assist with the assessment of English language proficiency as needed.

General Requirements and Competencies for all Faculty

Minimum:

• a minimum of 3 years experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) to adults at the post-secondary level
• a minimum Master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or related field (e.g. Master’s degree in Education with specialization in TESOL or Master’s degree in Linguistics with specialization in TESOL); OR Master’s degree with a TESOL certification and Work Experience of a minimum of 5 years teaching EAP to adults
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work, and providing constructive feedback.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience employing active learning, experiential learning and learner centered approaches
• Professional experience in industry or business
• Knowledge and experience in course design and development
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, assessing student work and providing constructive feedback
• have teaching experience in a country where English is not the primary language of communication.

Note: This position includes requests for service (such as committee work and student coaching) within the university.

Specific Requirements and Competencies for UAP Faculty

The specifics below may exceed or take precedence over aforementioned general requirements and competencies:

• Confident and effective ability to use modern instructional technology including Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, learning management systems and websites (e.g. Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, Kahoot, Epuzzle, Socrates), e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases, and experience with Internet-based instruction using Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other conferencing platforms.
• Effective EAP pedagogy based on recent research on SLA theory and methodology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching in a EAP learning environment.
• Excellent organizational skills: organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills: Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups
• Effective ability to make presentations to small or large audiences
• Dedication to being part of a team: ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

Posted on May 5, 2022.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Academic Operations & Support Services, the Academic Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support for all Academic Department related functions. This role will require liaising with Staff, Faculty, and Students.

Specific Responsibilities

The Academic Administrative Assistant is responsible for the following tasks as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

• Providing administrative support to Academic Department by providing reception services, scheduling appointments, meetings, recording, and preparing correspondence, reports, and documents as requested or as needed.
• Working collaboratively with other admin assistants and Academic team members to complete administrative tasks for the Academic Department.
• Participating in on campus orientations and training for new and continuing faculty.
• Troubleshooting classroom concerns for Faculty teaching on campus.
• Providing administrative support to Faculty, Course Leads, and Department Chairs in their work associated with the course syllabus approval process.
• Troubleshooting account issues with Faculty and supporting them with account set up.
• Assisting students by providing initial responses to questions about classes, course registration, etc. using established guidelines and correspondence templates, and redirecting students to appropriate resources and departments.
• Supporting the Academic Department operations team with external and internal resources such as Teams, Moodle, Examity, and Turnitin, and reaching out as necessary to internal IT support or external system help desks as needed.
• Assisting with course content repository updates and loading LOAD course section content in the MyUCW portal.
• Assisting with Moodle support for both the Academics team and the faculty.
• Managing and tracking information sent to the department such as syllabi, final grades, and exam dates.
• Redirecting any complaints, concerns, or issues that come to Academic Department to appropriate team members for follow-up and tracking of complaint records.
• Assisting with tracking Faculty documents such as biographies, and other new-hire documents, ensuring that we receive the required documentation for faculty files.
• Creating and compiling our digital and physical files for each of our faculty (including required documents as above).
• Compiling reports and data as required.
• Contributing to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Other projects/duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Able to provide respectful, tactful, fair, and efficient service to a culturally diverse group of clients including students, staff, faculty and other affiliates
• General knowledge of academic operations and administrative support duties – experience working in an academic setting an asset
• Efficient, effective, and dependable time management and organizational skills
• Evidence of advanced English skills with written skills at a formal university level
• Ability to positively engage with students, faculty and staff and constructively problem- solve or troubleshoot
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team
• Adaptability and change management skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS office proficiency – must be proficient in using Microsoft Flow, Power Automate, and Excel)
• Proven service-oriented focus
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic training in office practices, customer service, and communication
• One-three three-years’ experience in education or related field in a fast-paced environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

Posted on April 28, 2022.

Primary Purpose

The Manager, Academic Advising oversees quality student advising programs and adviser training focusing on teaching students how to make well-informed academic decisions through assessment of alternatives, utilization of academic resources, and navigation of University policies; includes employment, supervision and professional development opportunities for staff; assessment and strategic planning; and work with senior administration to determine University priorities with regard to the advising program. The manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of all academic advising activities in Academic Affairs and will report to the Director of Strategic Academic Planning. Reporting directly to this position are academic advisors.

The Manager is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, assessing and administering academic advising services at UCW. The Manager provides leadership, guidance, mentorship and strategic direction for the advising team with specific attention to student success, engagement and retention.

The Manager uses data analysis to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of advising services to identify trends that inform strategic initiatives for increasing student success, student engagement and student retention.

Through collaboration and communication, the Manager will liaise with various departments and units across the University, including academic departments, Student Affairs, and the Office of the Registrar to ensure effective student service and support.

Specific Responsibilities

The Manager will:

• Develop and Implement a comprehensive academic advising system ensures best practices are in place that meet the needs of all students and is linked to UCW Strategic Plan; 
• Provide leadership to academic advising team to develop a cohesive and integrated team that is focused on high quality programming and services that support student success, student engagement and student retention; 
• Ensure that all academic advising staff are adequately trained and deliver optimal services to all students. This includes, but is not limited to, ongoing professional development and training for all advising staff; 
• Ensure all policies, procedures, processes, necessary to deliver optimal academic advising services, are documented in written form and regularly updated; 
• Employ data analysis to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of advising services to identify trends that inform strategic initiatives for increasing student success, student engagement, and student retention; 
• Represent Academic Advising on university-wide committees and task forces to ensure student success and wellbeing is at the core of all university initiatives; 
• Work closely with Career Development Centre specialists, other university staff, and departments to develop an integrated approach to academic advising and intervention strategies to increase student success, retention, persistence, and completion; 
• Collaborate with other divisions on campus to assist in the assessment of student needs related to academic advising and student success; 
• Conduct academic advising appointments as required due to unexpected scheduling issues, student appointment backlog, or in support of special initiatives; 
• Manage the planning and coordination of academic advising participation in various UCW events; 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Position Requirements

Competencies: 

• Ability to effectively engage with students of diverse ages and backgrounds. 
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong, service-oriented focus
• Demonstrated track record of effective leadership and team management 
• Demonstrated experience leading and implementing change resulting in improvements to service quality, staff productivity and systems efficiency. 
• Demonstrated understanding of academic policies and processes that contribute to a quality undergraduate experience. 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects within a rapidly changing 
• Administrative experience in a post-secondary educational setting
• MS Office proficiency 
• Proficiency in Moodle or similar Learning Management System platforms
• A high level of ethics, discretion, tact and diplomacy
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Organization, accuracy and attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• A master’s degree plus a minimum of 2 years of recent related experience in a post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience 
• Significant experience of technology, including student tracing systems and Microsoft applications
• 1-3 years’ experience in student counselling, student development, education or related field in a fast-paced work environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of research based best practices for student success  

Posted on April 22, 2022.

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of the Administrative Assistant is to provide quality service to students, staff and visitors through the delivery of receptionist and general administrative support for the campus. Under general supervision, the Administrative Assistant manages the main reception desk for the campus. This position provides administrative services for the Company, including support for the office of the director, admissions staff, student services, the instructors and students. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for maintaining supplies and equipment as required.

Specific Responsibilities

The Administrative Assistant will at numerous times be responsible for the following as well as other related various duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company:

• Maintaining the following responsibilities in compliance with customer service standards
• Answering and directing incoming calls and emails
• Greeting visitors to the campus and directing them to the appropriate area
• Maintaining general security by managing access to the campus facilities and equipment and supplies. If available, observing security monitor.
• Maintaining internal communication and messages between staff and students
• Maintaining student transcript databases through entering marks and attendance
• Maintaining policies, procedures and up to date forms files; keeping files adequately stocked
• Supervising entrance examinations for admissions staff, and student make-up examinations for instructors
• Monitoring, maintaining and ordering general office supplies for the campus
• Liaising with external suppliers to coordinate maintenance of general office equipment
• Organizing and assisting with events
• Preparing for internal and external meetings
• Other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Competencies:

To be successful in the Administrative Assistant position, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Keyboarding speed at 40wpm with accuracy
• Ability to handle a multi-line telephone switchboard
• Working knowledge of MS Office 2000 including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to use various office equipment including fax and photocopy machines
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods
• General understanding of the programs and services provided by the  Company
• Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service
• First Aid Certification (an asset)

Education and Experience:

• Post Secondary graduation with basic training in office practices, customer service and communication and one to three years’ Administrative and/or customer service experience in a fast paced environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have a driving license and own car

Posted on March 7, 2022.

Primary Purpose

University Canada West has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced professional that can help support the essential work done by the Academic Council. As UCW has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years, the Council is evolving to better support the decisions on academic programs and policies. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic and fast-growing team and will have the opportunity to pursue relevant professional development opportunities and meaningful short- and long-term projects.

The Academic Council (AC) Liaison is responsible for assisting the AC Secretary. To maintain the efficient operations of the AC leadership work including projects and social agendas. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment and is expected to be able to handle high volume workload, as well as adapt to sudden changes and always maintain a high level of professionalism.

Specific Responsibilities

The Academic Council Liaison will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of UCW.

• Coordinate administrative functions in support of AC, designated AC committees, and various ad hoc committees
• Assume a leadership role in organizing and coordinating regularly occurring committee meetings to facilitate productive meetings of AC and its sub-committees.
• Coordinate administrative functions and develop systems and procedures for administrative support.
• Coordinate committee meetings by compiling meeting agendas; scheduling and participating in meetings, recording and transcribing minutes, liaising with committee members and other stakeholders, following up and/or taking action on items, and preparing correspondence as needed.
• Analyze, anticipate, and support the needs of the committee Chairs to assist with the organization, planning and coordination of committee work.
• Gather, compile, analyze and conduct research related to the submissions to committees and accompanying documents (e.g., determine the nature of proposed submissions, identify what action(s) might be required, route to the appropriate committee(s) to deal with the submission.
• Ensure all documents sent for approval are placed on appropriate agendas and that accurate follow-up notes and action items are communicated in a timely manner to Chairs, program proposal developers, and other related parties
• Facilitate the setup of meeting rooms to ensure appropriate meeting configuration and functioning of remote meeting access as required
• Compose and/or edit a variety of documents including communications, confidential correspondence, summaries, memoranda, contracts, and proposals
• Create newsletters, spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps
• Promptly receive and screen incoming communications to the AC Secretary mailbox, gather necessary information to facilitate timely and accurate responses, respond when and as appropriate
• Schedule meetings and appointments
• Other duties as assigned

Information Management:

• Prepare tracking systems, both manual and electronic, to maintain files and permanent records and to document workflow pertaining to the daily operations of AC committees.
• Enter, archive and retrieve information required and keep files up to date in accordance with the program approval process.
• Answer and direct incoming inquiries related to the functions of designated committees. Determine the nature of requests and exercise quick and accurate judgment regarding the priority of requests.
• Draft and prepare a variety of correspondence, manuals, forms and other written materials, including those of a sensitive and confidential nature as they relate to the business of critical AC committees, including in-camera meeting agendas and minutes.
• Develop, maintain and update the AC website, ensuring up-to-date content for committees and curriculum developers, as appropriate.

Project management and oversight:

• Create and execute project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements and following up on action items
  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives
  • Ensure resource availability and allocation
  • Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs
  • Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Manage relationships with all stakeholders
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Report and escalate to management as needed

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of progressive administrative experience in a similar position, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of BC and Canadian post-secondary education systems, governance structures and policy development
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Project management
• Proven business writing skills, proficiency in wording, tone, grammar, and punctuation
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, simultaneously coordinate, and work on multiple projects and tasks while managing multiple, diverse, and competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate multiple meetings involving many participants and varying schedules
• Demonstrated ability to accurately record and transcribe meeting minutes.
• Demonstrated ability in advanced word processing skills with proven typing speed of 50+ words/minute, as well as advanced proficiency in MS Office, and electronic meeting software).
• Excellent personal and professional management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize tasks, work to deadlines and demands, make responsible decisions, and determine when to seek advice.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a distributed team
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and interact with all individuals with integrity, empathy and sincerity
• Ability to build harmonious working relationships with co-workers and clients
• Superior organizational skills
• Maintains a calm and professional demeanor
• Proven self-starter and problem solver with strong decision-making skills and desire to learn
• Deadline driven and goal-oriented, performs duties with speed and accuracy without immediate and constant supervision
• Ability to act with tact, good judgment, and discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multi-task efficiently with attention to detail

Posted on May 13, 2022.

Primary Purpose

The Admissions Officer is responsible for providing an exceptionally high standard of customer service to UCW applicants and current students, agents and Global University Systems (GUS)  

Working directly with the University’s Registrar’s Office and Senior Academic Team, as well as working closely with domestic and international recruitment personnel, the Admissions Officer reviews, assesses and processes admissions applications and other admissions-related functions based including evaluating and validating international support documents.

Specific Responsibilities

The Admissions Officer will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company:

• Record and implement procedures to produce and maintain complete and accurate student admission and education records
• Work output must be scalable with respect to student numbers, locations, learning modalities and IT enhancements
• Confidentiality of record security and privacy legislation is imperative
• Coordinate the evaluation of transfer credit for applicants and students including initial assessment, coordination with faculty evaluators, assignment of transfer credit, and maintenance of transfer credit databases
• Maintaining effective working relationships with diverse group of students and employees
• Ability to plan, organize and review the work of others engaged in similar tasks and be flexible and resourceful in the performance of job duties
• Other related duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Proven ethical and objective decision-making and problem-solving abilities to support students
• A strong, service-oriented focus
• MS Office proficiency 
• Ability to multi-task, apply organizational skills to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, and communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing
• A high level of ethics, discretion, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent communication skills with a customer service focus and the ability to handle complaints, accept and consider suggestions and to resolve conflict
• Demonstrated skills in cross-cultural communications
• Organization and accuracy
• Attention to detail
• To be able to work with independently with minimal supervision, and within a team

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Administrative experience in a post-secondary educational setting
• Basic training in office practices, customer service and communication 
• Proficient in Microsoft applications; advanced Excel skills preferred

Posted on Jan. 17, 2022.

Primary Purpose

University Canada West is looking for a qualified candidate to join our Alumni engagement team. Our team help plan for alumni experience and engagement, including their services, support and development needs beyond their UCW.

Alumni Engagement Officer is to increase alumni engagement to further build and develop the advancement pipeline. Working with the Coordinator and Director, they will develop and implement a strategy for alumni outreach, alumni volunteer engagement and the student-alumni-bridge, focusing on alumni engagement opportunities that creates development opportunities and a meaningful and progressive involvement with relationship with the Faculty the University while also deepening culture of volunteerism and financial engagement.

The Alumni Engagement Officer is an active member of the development team who informs strategic and operational advancement activities. Development tasks include prospect identification and qualification, alumni relations and alumni data stewardship, and related alumni development and fundraising responsibilities. They represent the Student Affairs & Services team and work collaboratively with the Registrar’s Office, Faculty, Academic team, and other central teams and development professionals. This role will engage our global network of volunteers to strengthen relationships and progress University advancement objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Create and implement an annual alumni engagement operational plan, including meaningful engagement activities to engage alumni as active volunteers. Duties will primarily focus specifically on the identification, qualification and stewardship activities in the alumni cycle, which maximize prospect engagement, outreach activities and volunteerism, and student-alumni bridging
• Enhance existing Alumni Relations activities, to engage local, national and international alumni communities
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the University alumni programs, activities and events, including the planning, coordination and conduct of convocation and student-alumni bridge activities
• Activities may be in either in-person or virtual formats
• Lead and execute alumni engagement events at the University level
• Execute the Alumni Recognition Awards program
• Recruit and engage UCW faculty and staff, student, recruitment and alumni volunteers to deliver a meaningful experience for our alumni as volunteers and participants in virtual, on-campus and regional activities and events
• Prepare and actively engage in alumni platform (Graduway), social media messaging and communications with a focus on UCW alumni by preparing content for communications and messaging platforms and mediums
• Re-engage alumni who have been active members and have lost contact and conduct some engagement or relations functions
• Adheres to best practices of community engagement
• Build, nurture, sustain and leverage internal and external relations, and collaborate with other units university-wide
• Develop promotional content and materials related to community engagement needs
• Develop the guidelines and material for students and employees on planned projects and initiative
• Design and propose key performance metrics for a range of engagement programs and activities
• Conduct feedback interviews of alumni, students or other community members through outreach or networking

Measurement and Evaluation

• Develop milestones and measures for alumni engagement in events, programs and/or activities, with a focus on outcomes that grow the University engagement and advancement pipeline
• Prepare reports on events, programs and activities, environmental scans, statistical reports, proposals and post-event reports
• Update and manage data on alumni/donor database paying close attention to alumni engagement metrics
• Actively populate and support the alumni pipeline and giving/participation progression, including participation in prospect identification, evaluation and tailored development plans
• Evaluate and qualify alumni in terms of development interests, and direct their interests to appropriate units in the university and other employees with a “alumni-centered” focus

Collaboration and Integration

• Provide guidance, insight, training to volunteers, staff and faculty tasked with specific alumni/development supporting alumni events and activities. This may include support to donor solicitation activities, student orientation, webinars, outreach, and campus tours. 
• Collaborate with alumni and development professionals across the University on alumni engagement programs, activities and events. This includes programs, events, and activities in institutional campaign
• Maintain a network with a variety of departments on campus to facilitate the effective and efficient coordination of events, programs and activities
• Develop and build strong relationships with faculty and staff across the university in support of Alumni engagement programs, events and activities, including the conduct of departmental alumni and bridge events approved by the Coordinator and Director
• Participate in all Student Affairs & Services team meetings, Alumni Office meetings and, as appropriate, Campaign planning and execution activities

Budgeting

• Inform the Alumni Engagement annual plan and budget by developing the alumni engagement operational plan and budget
• Prepare and manage event and activity specific budgets. Direct suppliers and contractors supporting alumni engagement activities.

Communications

• Create event, activity and program promotional materials, coordinating with external partners, internal teams, as appropriate, with central offices
• Create and produce appropriate marketing and communications to alumni on all platforms (social, web, print, video and email), coordinating with and guided by the University Marketing &  Communications team
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including complaints, working with the central teams, as appropriate
• Prepare and update alumni file notes as a result of contacts with alumni in order to maintain record accuracy
• Prepare Alumni nominations for external recognitions (i.e. Order of Canada, top 40 under 40)
• Prepare specific communications with an alumni focus for the Coordinator and Director to progress development and engagement strategies
• Prepare alumni donor stewardship reports and activity/event specific marketing, media and outreach material. 

Position Requirements

To be successful, this position requires commitment to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent critical analysis, complex systems thinking, and planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to different technology or environment
• Superior comprehension skills
• Empathetic and compassionate
• Passionate in supporting students
• Proactive and innovative thinker 
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
• Ability to analyze processes, find gaps, and providing in depth analysis with recommendation 
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Ability to work in a team as well as individually

Experience:

• Preference will be given to candidates with communications, marketing, advancement, or planning background
• Preference will be given to candidates with superior intercultural awareness and experience planning in a diverse environment
• Proficiency in other languages would be considered beneficial
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Office Suite would be considered an asset
• University Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 - 5+ years’ experience in event planning/execution, alumni, project management or customer service delivery
• 3 - 5+ years’ experience in one or more of the following: volunteer management, program creation, partnership building, relationship management and community/alumni engagement
• Team coaching experience with proven experience working effectively with volunteers and/or small teams
• Experience designing and implementing high profile and complex events
• Proven experience working in a complex, fast-pasted environment required
• Expertise in managing conflicting deadlines and priorities in high pressure situations
• Writing and/or editing experience an asset
• Experience leveraging social media platforms an asset
• Knowledge of alumni relations programs and/or relationship management in a large organization
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with internal departments and external stakeholders and suppliers
• Ability to collaborate, influence, build consensus and motivate others, often with different perspectives, priorities and backgrounds
• Ability to adhere to privacy guidelines
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence in public speaking with ability to address large audiences
• Ability to network and confidently represent the University
• Familiarity with university student life and student services an asset
• Strong relationship qualification, cultivation and stewardship skills an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage concurrent projects with tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong situational awareness, and an inclusive manner
• Keen problem solving and conflict management skills
• Knowledge and use of a CRM, alumni/donor database, internal content management systems an asset
• Ability to learn and integrate new software or apps quickly and access software while off-site
• Expertise in MS Office programs
• Ability to take initiative where minimal direction is provided
• This role requires some long or non-traditional hours
• Most activities are local and office based however global travel, evening and weekend work is required

Posted on April 19, 2022.

Primary Purpose

The Business Intelligence Analyst applies business and advanced technical expertise in meeting business data and reporting needs. The Business Intelligence Analyst also contributes to quality audits, the development, implementation and evaluation of activities to ensure that the tools, processes and systems are working efficiently in order to improve transactional and reporting activities. The Business Intelligence Analyst provides input to the overall goals, objectives and operations of the department by providing feedback and recommendations to the Lead.

Specific Responsibilities

The Business Intelligence Analyst will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the Company.

• Recommends, develops, and implements procedures to ensure; protection, accuracy, and integrity of data, including data monitoring and reconciliations. Researches reasons for data anomalies and ensures appropriate corrections or adjustments are made. Documents and reviews any system irregularities, and liaising with information systems, finance, and relevant parties to resolve data anomalies or system questions.
• Responsible for understanding client ad-hoc data requirements and converting into reporting deliverables. Contributes in driving reporting automation and simplification to free up time for in-depth analyses.
• Coordinates work activities related to the production of ad-hoc reports.
• Provides business and technical expertise for the analytics process, tools and applications for the University. Identifies opportunities that improve data accuracy and efficiency of our processes. Contributes to the development of training materials, documenting processes, and delivering sessions.
• Assesses appropriate reporting mechanisms, determining whether canned reports or customized reports are required, developing customized queries as necessary, maintaining procedures and documentation on query and report details, and documenting and maintaining a report run schedule as needed.
• Contributes to business process improvement activities through methods such as analyzing processes and recommending improvements using technological functionality, participating as a member of a team in the implementation of technology improvements. Supports implementation efforts where appropriate and assists in developing and delivering education programs to staff on new technology.
• Builds and delivers insightful performance reporting for various audience groups such as; operational dashboards, performance scorecards, and daily/weekly/monthly operational results for the organization.
• Follows universal and internal reporting standards to ensure consistency and transparency across reports and adheres to privacy and confidentiality policies and measures to protect data and information sources.

Position Requirements

Competencies: 

• Knowledge of database management principles, including strong analytical, problem solving and system analysis skills. 
• Ability to communicate complex and technical ideas effectively and to be customer service focused. 
• Advanced Excel 
• Maintaining privacy and confidentiality 
• Experience in ETL processes an asset 
• Understanding of statistical analysis techniques such as correlation and regression 
• Demonstrated ability to collect data from a variety of sources including compiling metrics, synthesize data, produce reports, and make recommendations. 
• Knowledge of relevant database, spreadsheet
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and competing demands.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or related discipline
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in an analytical and reporting capacity preferably in an education environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Posted on March 1, 2022.

About The Role

Reporting to VP, IT and Operations, the Campus Planner coordinates the planning of the physical development of the campus. With the VP’s oversight, the Campus Planner is responsible for organizing and coordinating the operation of all planning, stakeholder consultations and development approval functions for all university campuses and buildings. The Campus Planner is assigned a diverse range of projects that are usually of moderate complexity and/or risk, shorter and longer duration, with clear objectives.

• Manages project tracking, reporting, resourcing and budgets for the various streams of work involved in the plan for the campus such as government relations, community and First Nations engagement, campus planning policy, academic planning, capital project approval, etc.
• Designs and leads creative planning and visioning sessions that enable diverse stakeholders to develop integrated solutions. 
• Prepare reports on planning programs, planning processes, draft plans, and capital approvals for senior university committees, the Executive and the Board of Governors.
• Assists the Vice President in their development of divisional strategies and plans, and tracking of related achievements. 
• Coordinates development and preparation of annual budget, including projections and recommendations; monitors budget and processes expenses, ensuring adherence to related policies.
• Coordinates campus planning and designing projects through liaison with internal and external service providers and suppliers.
• Carries out special assignments, which may involve research and analysis activities. Participates as a member of various task teams, committees and initiatives
• Guides and coordinates interior campus design plans and liaises with several internal stakeholders to oversee special design projects. 
• Ensuring that construction projects meet environmental, safety, structural, zoning and aesthetic standards
• Monitors the progress of the project and reports the progress to VP and other stakeholders aligning with external vendors. 

About Us

University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, dynamic, and growing institution that was founded in 2005. Based in Downtown Vancouver, the university is defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services. 

Here, at UCW, we connect recognized, well-established specialists and ambitious young professionals, so they learn from each other and thrive in our diverse environment. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

About You

Competencies: 

• Ability to build and maintain positive, effective working relationships with a diverse population and with all levels of university personnel, student body, community and stakeholders. 
• Ability to lead and support others through change. 
• Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflicts with project team members, clients and others.
• Ability to provide stakeholders’ feedback on consultants' planning and design documents. Software proficiency: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and to exercise a high level of tact, diplomacy and discretion in developing and maintaining collaborations with academic, administrative, agency and public representatives. 
• Ability to work in a highly organized and independent manner, following policy guidelines, and without supervision. 
• Ability to lead and work with a variety of staff and students, and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of external and internal contacts. 
• A high degree of independent and collaborative decision-making in situations calling for cooperation as well as independent judgment. 
• Complex organizing and problem solving is required. Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
• Interior Design experience required

Education and Experience:

• Education in community planning or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience could also be considered.
• Familiarity with the University Act, the Local Government Act, the Capital Regional District planning context and regulations affecting the physical development of the university campus.
• Advanced project management and problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines, adapt to changing circumstances, consider alternatives and develop solutions in an environment with a wide variety of interests. Proven track record achieving project goals on time and producing deliverables of high quality.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban design and planning related to land use suitability, site analysis and master plans.

We greatly appreciate your time and efforts in applying for the position at UCW, however, please note only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Posted on May 17, 2022.

The Career Advisor at University Canada West works within Career Development Centre to support educating students in becoming productive members of society through introducing them to the workforce. Career Advising offers counseling for academic (and non-academic) job searching and major selection, advanced résumé and cover letter writing best practice methods and hiring trends and resources, both via in-person or online 1:1 appointments. Career Advising also encourages and connects students to experiential learning opportunities. Career Advising provides resources and assistance in all aspects of the career development and job search processes. Career advisor is responsible for developing materials and for facilitation of career related workshops, info sessions and career networking events.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Director of Student Affairs 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or some education at the postsecondary level
• Certificate in Career Counseling (CCDP) from an accredited institution or equivalent level of experience and education
• Membership in a professional counselling organization
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in Career Advising / Services, preferably within a post-secondary, international educational setting
• Ability to interact with corporate recruiters and facilitate their successful recruitment of students.
• Understanding of industry interview and screening processes and skilled in advising students of industry interview and screening techniques.
• Knowledge of industry, job market, and trends in order to target industries and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong proficiency in English;
• Superior oral and written communication skills;
• Detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Self Starter: Strong ability to take initiative and complete tasks as assigned;
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office;
• Excellent time-management skills;
• Can initiate tasks/projects confidently, independently and competently;
• Strong ability to communicate easily and fluidly through technology and social media;
• Works well both independently and in high performance teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and public speaking abilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Career Advising for UCW Students
• Meet and advise students during office hours and as needed, providing:
• Cover letter / Resume Writing Help
• How to find job opportunities and using local websites / agencies for job searching
• Developing LinkedIn and other Social Media profiles
• Interview practice / mock interviews
• Reviewing job postings and advise students on identification of transferable skills and their existing competencies
• Canadian workplace cultural norms and expectations
• Advertise career services to new students at Orientation, in classrooms and throughout the campus, and through the use of social media, etc.
• Advise students on the course skill sets for workplace applicability
• Develop materials for 1:1 career appointments and workshop/ info session and career network events
• Assist students to create career plans that best suit their needs
• Work with Faculty to map Learning Outcomes to Professional Outcomes

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• career advising work: 1 year (preferred)Licence/Certification:CCDP

Posted on April 19, 2022.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs, the Career Development Specialist is responsible for the operation of Career Development Center.

The Career Development Specialist provide guidance to students, recent graduate and alumni through advising, workshop, career events, one-on-one assistance, job leads development and employer relations management for UCW.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide career development guidance, support, advice and coaching to students and graduates on employment or career related topics including but not limited to resume skills, branding, job search and interview skills
• Responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of career related support, services, workshops, and events
• Develop and deliver relevant career workshops, events, resources, services, and educational materials to support students or alumni in their career and professional development
• Identify, establish, and maintain external relationships with local employers and industries to optimize potential employment opportunities for students and alumni
• Develop, plan, and organize campus-wide events such as job fairs and speaker series
• Actively participate and support student events including but not limited to orientation, convocation, external university events.
• Monitor and maintain accurate data within the various information systems related to career development services, such as the co-curricular record, volunteer database, customer relations management, and the student information system
• Follow best practices with relevant research and trends in student affairs, career development, and work-integrated learning
• Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department that support student success
• Support the daily operations of Career Development Centre
• Promote UCW events and workshops in coordination with the Communications department
• Secures student, alumni, and faculty testimonial on behalf of the department
• Manage and monitor the services and resources provided to students and graduates to assist in their job search or student work placement
• Generate program interest with city associations, industries, and local employers
• Participate in outreach and marketing activities to various student groups and units on campus
• Assist in other duties as required

Position Requirements

To be successful in Career Development Centre, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

• Must be professional in all aspects of the position including professional dress and appearance, demeanor, and attitude
• Student-centered philosophy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on quick response time
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use necessary technology quickly and adeptly
• Organized but agile
• Can-do attitude with resilience and perseverance
• Passionate in supporting students
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners
• Knowledge of current labour market trends
• Familiar with post-secondary work environment
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Demonstrable a track record in managing competing priorities or high workload and delivering results to tight deadlines
• Proactive and innovative thinker with focused attention to detail
• Superior listening, critical thinking, and reading comprehension skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field. Experience performing the duties of this job may substitute for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
• Preference will be given to candidates with Career Development Practitioner professional designation
• Demonstrated experience in educational environment advising students, or experience in business setting performing placement, employment training, or related function.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Rise360, and Ripen would be considered an asset

Posted on May 12, 2021.

Primary Purpose

University Canada West is looking to hire an experienced and versatile Communications Coordinator to join our dynamic, award-winning marketing team. This position is perfect for a communications professional looking for growth opportunities.

The primary purpose of the Communications Coordinator position is to provide communications support for University Canada West. 

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for providing communication support to a variety of department and university initiatives, including writing, editing, proof-reading, employee and student communications, creative ad copy writing, SEO, blogs, stories and website updates.

General Description

Under general supervision, the Communications Coordinator will focus on creating clear and concise communications for the university. The Communications Coordinator will assist in creating and editing marketing and promotional material as required and will assist with other communications department duties as assigned by the Senior Communications Manager.

Specific Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator will at various times be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

• Writing stories, press releases, student messages, internal announcements and other marketing collateral as needed 
• Create copy for websites, blog posts, social media platforms, emails/newsletters, print and digital ad campaigns
• Edit/proof University communication or marketing material.
• Write/edit PPC and other digital marketing copy.
• Write clear and concise copy for the website while optimizing SEO performance. 
• Liaise with other departments within the University to determine communications needs and fulfil those requests in a timely manner.
• Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies
• Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices
• Other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University. 

Position Requirements

Competencies:

To be successful in the Communications Coordinator position, individuals must be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:

• Mastery of written English grammar, syntax and punctuation.
• Ability to adjust writing style for the audience of a particular communication.
• Familiar with communication best practices and how to communicate effectively.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to edit written copy and to spot errors
• Work experience writing ad copy, PPC copy, paid social ads and SEO content is a must.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects at once and complete by stated deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods.
• General understanding of the programs and services provided by the University.
• Ability to exhibit a professional attitude and image with a commitment to quality service.

Education and Experience: 

• Diploma or degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience producing copy for marketing campaigns (must include experience in writing creative ad copy, PPC copy, paid social ads and SEO content)
• Demonstrated expertise in writing compelling and creative copy for the necessary medium
• Able to interpret information and conduct research
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and word processing.

Posted on March 16, 2022.

Primary Purpose

University Canada West is looking to hire an experienced and versatile Domestic Student Recruitment Manager, to join our high-performance in-house student recruitment team.

The role plans, executes and assesses domestic recruitment strategies of the university and helps to build relationships with a variety of educational, community, and professional services organizations to recruit well qualified, domestic undergraduate and graduate students to UCW. Additionally, this position is responsible for advancing domestic student community awareness of and engagement with UCW creating opportunities for High school students to engage with UCW through its facilities tour program, stakeholder meetings, community education, and event outreach.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive high school and community outreach plan, in-line with UCW domestic recruitment strategy and targets.
• Increase awareness and drive engagement with a variety of key audiences. The plan should include specific strategies to reach different students segments with appropriate and tailored activities.
• Work closely with the UCW Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Team to manage and execute all recruitment marketing requests and work collaboratively with the other recruitment team members to support domestic recruitment strategies.
• Regularly measure performance against set goals and provide reports.
• Monitor current market trends and leverage this knowledge to update the strategy and approach.
• Work closely and with the UCW MarCom Team, Academic Department, the Registrar’s office and Student Services. to develop and coordinate multipronged strategy and approach to domestic student recruitment.
• Manage UCW domestic recruitment event outreach activities and experiences, including both special events that UCW hosts and community events in which University participates.
• Responsibilities include establishing annual calendar of events, coordination of logistics, event staffing, developing event messaging, and presentations.
• Work with the UCW MarCom Team to review and ensure marketing contents are aligned with the needs of domestic recruitment goals.
• Monitoring brand consistency and protecting the brand. Addressing compliance issues and ensuring that University policies and procedures in relation to domestic educational recruitment are being followed.
• Assist with other day-to-day recruitment activities as needed.

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Direct experience working with domestic students and public school boards.
• Advanced understanding of the domestic undergraduate student recruitment sector.
• Strong project management, multi-tasking, and problem-solving ability.
• Effective time management skills, ability to separate important issues and identify priorities.
• Metrics-driven marketing mind with eye for creativity.
• Experience in personnel recruitment, selection, and performance management.
• Fluent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience developing and executing complex marketing plans and campaigns.
• Diplomatic and tactful; recognizes internal and external sensitivities; has an intuitive ability to read the political implications of recommendations and actions; uses sound judgment.
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in mid-level student recruitment positions with relevant experience in Education recruitment
• Experience with marketing automation and CRM tools (eg. Salesforce)
• Experience in the Canadian post-secondary education sector
• Hours may vary on occasion. Will require to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Bonus skills: Adobe Creative Suite

Posted on March 24, 2022.

Primary Purpose

University Canada West is looking to hire an experienced and versatile Email Marketing Specialist to join our award-winning in-house Marketing and Communications team. 

The candidate will be responsible for creating automated email campaigns including building creative mock-ups and layouts, content writing, editing, creating tracking links, testing for deployment and A/B testing. 
This position contributes to the overall digital marketing execution within the email channel to maximize customer response. The Email Marketing Specialist will play a key role in executing user-centric marketing drip campaigns. A successful candidate will possess UX skills, copywriting skills, project management skills, great attention to detail, and a passion for digital marketing.
Success will be measured by email conversions, email engagement and click-through rates and open rates. The Email Marketing Coordinator will create customized and meaningful user experiences through email that promote long-term engagement. 

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the Digital Marketing Team to develop and implement comprehensive email marketing campaigns
• Oversee creative development and implementation of new email templates and redesign of existing templates
• Conduct A/B testing to optimize email campaigns
• Generate reports and analytics on the success of email
• Maintain a solid and reliable understanding of email marketing best practices, and regulations throughout North America (including CASL) and Global markets (including GDPR)
• Work with Communications Team to write persuasive and accurate copy for emails, including captivating subject lines
• Maintain the email marketing content calendar, and consider all key events and initiatives (both internal and external) when scheduling content for emails
• Identify areas of opportunity and improvement in the email content creation and review process
• Use web analytics and sales data to maximize sales conversion and optimize the user experience
• Assist with weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on all email marketing efforts, campaigns, and marketing initiatives
• Assist with other day-to-day marketing activities as needed

Position Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Post-secondary education in marketing (preferably with a digital focus)
• Minimum of 2 years of digital marketing experience with a focus in email marketing, marketing automation technology and marketing analytics 
• Minimum of 1 year ecommerce experience 
• Ability to edit and code basic HTML/CSS, preferably with experience specific to email
• Knowledge of segmentation and persona development
• Experience with design programs, such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics or similar analytics tools
• Experience with marketing automation platforms (e.g. Pardot, HubSpot, SalesForce Marketing Cloud, etc.) 
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g., Asana or Trello) an asset
• Written and oral communication, attention to detail, and project management skills
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, risk analysis, problem-solving, customer-service, and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and solid understanding of GDPR and CASL legislation 

Posted on March 16, 2022.

Primary Purpose

The purpose of the Finance Assistant position is to monitor and maintain student financial accounts, ensure the collection of tuition fees, process refund to qualified students, and provide accounting-related services to the campus. Under general supervision, the Finance Assistant is responsible for providing assistance, advice and guidance to support the financial needs of students and to ensure the collection of funds and refund distribution.

Specific Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University.

• Maintaining financial account for all students, update tuition fees, deposits, scholarship, refund to student account on a timely basis
• Monitoring student finance and collection activities of outstanding student accounts to ensure timely recovery of payments and maintain appropriate AR levels
• Processing refund and compliance with refund policy
• Tracking and monitoring the AR process utilizing campus AR reports and operating systems
• Assisting daily bank deposits; reconcile cash receipts and complete cash receipts journal for weekly submission
• May manage campus accounts payable functions in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Assisting in the coordination of the institution’s response to any internal/external audits
• related to business office operations
• Chasing up student debts and processing debt collections
• Providing customer service and answering to student inquiries
• Ensuring active communication and cohesive working relationship with all lever people on campus
• Prepare daily financial reports and maintain files
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

To be successful in the Finance Assistant position, an individual must be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and interact with students
• Ability to stay calm and professionally respond to complaints
• Detail orientated and able to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during hectic periods
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision as well as a team member
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize assignments
• Excellent customer service
• A positive attitude and customer focused approach

Education and Experience:

• 2 years post-secondary education
• Basic training in office practices, accounting, and communication
• office experience in a service oriented, fast paced environment
• Minimum one-year education in Finance or Accounting program
• Minimum one-year experience in accounting/finance area

Posted on Jan. 28, 2022.

Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager works closely with management to increase a company’s efficiency and profitability by providing budget and cash forecast, projections, modelling, financial results with analysis.

Job Description

• Managing the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning process
• Lead the development of the annual budget and prepare financial analysis including budget to actual variance and forecasting (including cash)
• Produce models to project long term growth and determine the impacts
• Prepare various month end financial reports to management with variance analysis
• Work with management to provide and update the budget and cashflow forecast on a regular basis
• Analyse financial and operational results to better understand company performance
• Communicate to management the reasons of department performance and results
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Support decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization. 
• Assist with external and internal audits.

Competencies

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• Excellent technology skills with advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and ability to troubleshoot minor computer issues
• Superior skills in working with numbers and data 
• Advanced financial modelling experience
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner, with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Analytic and critical thinking capability, with strong attention to detail; ability to tackle complex problems and break them down into simpler and easier to achieve targets
• Good judgment and ability to prioritize tasks/assignments
• Strong project management skills, manage competing priorities
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during high-volume periods
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and interact with all individuals with integrity, empathy and sincerity
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a change in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative and open, partners effectively with others in the organization
• A positive attitude and customer-focused approach

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Minimum 3 years – 5 years with extensive budgeting, forecasting and reporting experience
• CPA or relevant accounting designation preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Advanced financial modelling experience
• High sense of urgency in providing strong level of service and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity
• Desirable experience in international business, education sector, prior experience in M&A activity or integration of acquisitions (specifically relating to FP&A).
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Experience developing financial reports and metrics
• Excellent teamwork skills and collaborative nature

Posted on March 14, 2022.

About Us

University Canada West is an innovative business and technology-oriented, dynamic, and growing institution that was founded in 2005. Based in Downtown Vancouver, the university is defined by its close connections to the business community and a commitment to outstanding student services.

Here, at UCW, we connect recognized, well-established specialists and ambitious young professionals, so they learn from each other and thrive in our diverse environment. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

We are privileged to do this work on the unceded, traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here, and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.

About The Role

The University Canada West seeks a full-time Health and Safety Coordinator who will assist in managing health and safety (H&S) at the campuses and will be responsible for the supervision of the workplace based on legal requirements and conduct training to help employees understand safety regulations and measures. This role will report to the Manager Facilities, Health, and Safety.

• Suggest safety measures to reduce or eliminate safety risks.
• Establish and execute health and safety policies.
• Create records of safety-related incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan the Health and safety training initiatives.
• Liaise with the Health and Safety Advisor and Manager Facilities, Health and Safety to track compliance and determine safety concerns.
• Intervene in unsafe activities or operations.
• Collaborate with the Health advisor in conducting safety inspections to evaluate safety risks.
• Coordinate the investigation of accidents and near misses within the department, referring to the University’s Health and Safety Department where necessary.
• Coordinate the dissemination of best practice advice and information across the department and coordinate arrangements for effective cooperation with other departments.
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace environment.

About You

Competencies: 

• Multi-Tasking Champion: You can work in a sometimes-hectic workspace without getting flustered or losing your helpful personality.
• Collaborative Team Player: You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture. 
• Strong Communicator: Your verbal and written communication skills allow you to get results across easily and quickly, in a friendly and professional manner. 
• Adaptable: You thrive in a changing environment and are able to pivot direction easily. 
• Open: You are open to constructive feedback but aren’t afraid to let your opinions known. You approach the problem at hand from a strategic and empathetic point of view. 

Education and Experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in the safety-related position.
• In-depth understanding of WorkSafeBC guidelines and OHS regulations, their implementation, training programs, and practices.
• Working knowledge of reporting and developing policies.
• Conversant with MS office.
• First aid certification, OFA Level 2 will be required.
• Customer service skills.

We greatly appreciate your time and efforts in applying for the position at UCW, however, please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Posted on April 13, 2022.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture (Human Resources) the Human Resource Assistant will assist with tasks and functions related to the full HR cycle. The position functions in an environment where considerable attention to detail and the ability to handle highly confidential material is required. The HR Assistant is expected to be customer service-oriented and exhibit a high degree of diplomacy and discretion.

Specific Responsibilities

The HR Assistant position is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

• Process benefit enrollment forms and verify invoices
• Update and maintain confidential HR documents and files, ensuring all required documentation is provided and up-to-date including employment records
• Assist with arranging and set up of onsite and external activities as required
• Assist with or help drive employee engagement events
• Manage/Monitor HR inbox: provide support for all staff and faculty members by answering inquiries and provide follow-ups if necessary
• Liaise with departments regarding notices, reminders, documentation and important dates such as probationary periods and performance reviews
• Assist the HR team with recruitment duties, including but not limited to job postings, screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, onboarding and offboarding
• Follow up with background and reference checks
• Assist with the coordination of new hire administrative processes
• Assist with the coordination of leavers administrative processes
• Provide support in managing the HR Calendar, setting and scheduling appointments or meetings as necessary
• Assist the Health & Safety team with conducting orientations, sending out communications, and other duties
• Liaise with the Payroll team for reporting and administrative purposes
• Liaise with the Communications and Marketing team for administrative purposes
• Ad hoc HR administrative projects as assigned
• Updating and maintaining employee information on the HRIS
• HR Communications

Payroll Duties:

• Support overall payroll process and maintain key understanding of BC/Canadian laws and regulations
• Organize overtime and timesheet data received from managers and provide a summary to department heads for sign off
• Provide payroll finalized data in a timely manner for each pay period
• Assist payroll team in answering employee inquiries regarding payroll
• Support HR and payroll team in the onboarding and offboarding processes in regard to payroll needs 
• Assist in checking and collecting payroll data at the end of each pay period/payroll cutoff dates

Position Requirements

To be successful in the HR Assistant position, an individual must possess, and be committed to developing, maintaining and demonstrating the following:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with HR concentration
• Minimum 2+ years of HR administrative experience
• General understanding of BC employment standards and legislation
• Benefits administration experience would be an asset
• CPHR designation considered an asset or working towards it
• Prior recruitment experience is required

Competencies:

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a high-volume, high-pressure environment
• Proven ability to build positive customer relationships at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize and organize multiple tasks effectively and to see them through to timely completion

Please note that this role involves some work after hours and on weekends.

Posted on March 1, 2022.

Primary Purpose

UCW is looking for a highly creative Junior Graphic Designer who can take conceptual ideas and create visual representations, both in print and digital media. Our ideal candidate will have expert knowledge of current design software and skilled with every step of the design process from concept to the final deliverable. Working as part of the Marketing & Communications team at UCW, the Junior Graphic Designer should be able to take direction from written or spoken ideas and convert them into a design that connects and speaks to our audience. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of branding and marketing, with the ability to vary style and layouts depending on the project.

Specific Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate must be able to maintain brand consistency, introduce fresh ideas, and execute effective digital and traditional marketing campaigns
• Work closely with the Senior Graphic Designer to establish project direction
• Able to work as part of a team to help solve creative challenges and present workable options
• Ensure brand consistency, be the brand guardian to ensure effective messaging and strong brand recognition 
• Ensure high quality standards while meeting deadlines and working in fast-paced environment 
• Creation and maintenance of the following materials: brochures, flyers, pull-up banners, posters, presentation templates, event materials including invitations (print and digital) and other promotional materials. 
• Digital Design – Design landing pages, digital ads, emails, infographics, web banners, social media posts, e-newsletters, and other assets for websites and app.
• Print Design – Design for print ads, swag items, packaging, displays and more.
• Illustration – Create illustrations and infographics for use in email, social media and display
• Update and maintain internal databases of design files and photography

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Excellent eye for detail
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Can translate complex data or information into easy-to-digest designs, layouts, and infographics.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly dynamic work environment 
• Able to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Has creative conceptualization ability as well as technical execution capability
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills—the ability to work with many different people across the organization and the confidence and skill to communicate your ideas clearly.
• A great attitude and a lack of ego.
• Has a keen understanding of design based on visual, cultural, and popular trends
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills in English

Education and Experience:

• Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills
• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in visual arts, graphic design or any commercial arts and communications
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience
• Has a strong stylistic approach, and a strong foundation in what makes a good design
• Exceptional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other graphic design software, as well as Microsoft Office
• Experience in creating templates, presentations, videos etc in canva
• Experience with front end or UX design is an asset

 

Posted on May 4, 2022.

Primary Purpose

The Learning Success Facilitator supports students in the pursuit of student success with a holistic approach to the student learning experience at University Canada West. The purpose of the Learning Success Facilitator is to improve student transition efforts and academic success by providing resources, training, workshops, services, and one on one support. The Learning Success Facilitator is knowledgeable of the research techniques and study skills required for University level programs, including growth mindset, best learning practices and adaptable and effective study techniques. The Learning Success Facilitator will support student academic learning and their development in learning strategies that encourage self-reflection and self-management, regulation, and effective study skills. As a key resource, this person will help to provide workshops promoting student learning services (e.g., orientation), and will analyze student performance in order to suggest, plan and develop further opportunities for student engagement and skill-development. The Learning Success works collaboratively and maintains effective working relationships with other student services partners (e.g. faculty, Academic Advising, Library, Student Services).

Specific Responsibilities 

• Collaborates with the Learning Success team and deliver workshops to enhance student engagement and student learning within the university environment. Some evening/weekend duties will be required at certain times of year.
• Provides dynamic and engaging, interactive workshops for large groups of students (including groups of up to 200 students)
• Creates workshop content that helps enhance student transition and academic success including digital education resources.
• Uses technology to collect and analyze data and issue electronic badges and certificates to students who successfully demonstrate development in particular skills.
• Evaluates student work and progress and provide meaningful feedback for development.
• Meets and encourages students facing obstacles and help to create plans for growth and development 
• Analyzes student performance in order to suggest, plan and develop opportunities for student engagement and skill-development.
• Communicates regularly with students regularly in order to help provide guidance and support. 
• Helps students analyze their performance, identify barriers to academic success, and develop strategies to optimize academic performance
• Coaches students in changing a behavior or habit, particular a habit of mind (e.g., mindset). 
• Connects students with appropriate resources
• Collaborates and builds rapport with university faculty, and staff that facilitates, invites, and deepens the development and use of available student support services 
• Creates awareness of program impacts and approaches for administrators, students and faculty
• Keeps abreast on national trends in student learning success, retention and transition needs 

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with students
• Ability to process/analyze information and effectively communicate it to students
• Motivation for delivering empathic, compassionate, consistent, accurate, developmental, student-focused, appreciative and honest advising
• Customer service orientation with desire to help others succeed in reaching their goals
• Strong written, verbal, presentation and communications skills including the ability to engage in public speaking with large audience (e.g., 500 persons during orientation) as well as small groups (6-18 person) and workshops/seminars (60 persons). 
• Extensive knowledge of evidence based, theory informed university level academic skills strategies (e.g., reading, note taking, memorization, time management, learning strategies).
• Stays current with student development theory and retention literature including early alert (intrusive advising) and retention initiatives. 
• Experience and expertise in adult learning principles.
• Considerable knowledge of motivational aspects of learning such as mindset theory, attribution theory, stages of change theory, achievement motivation, motivational theory, and motivational interviewing. 
• Ability to work independently as well as to collaborate with members of a team as well as with other units across campus including Academic Advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to work competently with diverse student populations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends at times

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors’ Degree in the field of Education, Adult Learning and Development; Educational Psychology; or related fields with exposure to learning theory.  
• Three years’ recent experience in a similar student services role with responsibilities that included teaching large groups or providing virtual orientations or workshops.
• Extensive knowledge of study skills, learning theory and student support activities.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills.  Experience with diverse student bodies and international students an asset.
• Proficient in learning technologies and Articulate software.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft suite.

Salary Range: $58,000 – $62,000

Posted on Jan. 17, 2022.

Primary Purpose

University Canada West is looking to hire an experienced Marketing Manager, Social Media to join our dynamic award-winning Marketing and Communications team.

Our ideal candidate has experience developing and executing social media strategies and must have experience managing and mentoring people. As a successful hire you will help grow the brand identity online through content and visuals that are representative of the University and our programs. The ideal candidate for this position has a positive attitude, a tireless work ethic, impeccable attention to detail and an appetite for growth.

Specific Responsibilities

• Helps to develop a social media strategy for the University and manages execution
• Develop content to increase community engagement online. Maintains online relations with the UCW community
• Provides short- and long-term market forecasts and reports by conducting/directing market research collection, analysis, and interpretation of market data.
• Develops new approaches for building brand awareness and community engagement, acquiring and analyzing data, and consulting with internal and external sources.
• Completes social media marketing department operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results.
• Manages social media marketing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training and managing employees.
• Maintains social media marketing staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; and planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Develops marketing staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Create a brand persona through the brand’s online channels
• Utilize the social channels most relevant to the brand on a daily basis
• Respond to social media queries through social networks
• Create successful social media ad campaigns that will generate leads
• Work with relevant influencers or complementary brands to grow the Universities social following organically and increasing brand awareness
• Work together with graphic designers to create compelling content for publication or campaigns
• Manage social media calendar on a daily basis
• Support social media requests from other departments and stakeholders
• Manage a group of Student Ambassadors. Communicate with current students and alumni to collect testimonials and produce engaging content.
• Ensure brand consistency and quality control across all platforms and monitor third-party post to ensure compliance according to the UCW Brand Guide and Marketing Manual
• Evaluate competitors.
• Assist with other day-to-day marketing activities as needed.

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok and others)
• Coaching and subordinate involvement
• Proficient in marketing research and statistical analysis
• Strong project management, multitasking, and problem-solving ability
• Impeccable attention to detail
• A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication. Skilled in creating, editing, and promoting written and visual content.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with digital marketing and proven experience in creating a successful social media strategy
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and social media

Education and Experience:

• A university degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 year of experience working in social media marketing roles. Proven working experience in social media content creation
• 2 years of proven experience in leadership and managing employees
• Experience working with project management tools such as Asana, Trello
• Experience working with social media management and listening tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite
• Will require to work occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Bonus skills: Adobe Creative Suite

Posted on May 5, 2022.

Overview

University Canada West is a business-focused, private post-secondary institution modeled after special purpose teaching universities as defined in the British Columbia Degree Authorization Act. Our mission is to deliver programs that provide students with the applied and theoretical basis for success in the workplace and future academic endeavours.

The Partnership Coordinator provides quality administrative service to Transfer and Institutional partnership department and institutional partners. 

General Description

Under University Canada West’s (UCW) organizational structure, the Partnership Coordinator provides administrative support and reports to the Manager, Transfer & Institutional Partnerships.

This position is integral to the delivery of quality services to Institutional partnership department and institutional partners across all UCW programs. Hours of work are variable and may involve a hybrid schedule of remote and on-campus work and occasional work at other locations such as West Pender or a UCW sponsored event. 

Specific Responsibilities

Administrative Assistance & Support:

• Provides administrative assistance to the Manager, Transfer & Institutional Partnerships 
• Coordinates to implement and maintain the transfer & Institutional partnership procedures and processes
• Attends to communications and incoming requests by and among all stakeholders involved.
• Refers communication to appropriate roles or departments as required in priority sequence
• Collaborates with other departments or external partners and attends related meetings to assist with operations
• Maintains the agreements and partnership databases and records.
• Assists with mapping of course content 
• Creates draft for website update 
• Researches, compiles and synthesizes information related to prospective partners and or other related topics
• Collaborates with the Manager on data and agreement maintenance, updates, and templates 

Data Tracking & File Maintenance:

• Organizes and maintains agreements and partnerships files
• Updates data tracking for Transfer & Institutional Partnerships
• Generates and maintains reports and statistics
• Monitors the agreements and their validity
• Creates new methods of data tracking, as required

Other:

• Demonstrates interest and commitment to professional development and growth
• Completes other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate tactfully and diplomatically both orally and in writing
• MS Office proficiency
• Proficiency in Moodle or similar learning management system, preferred 
• Ability to quickly assimilate and employ diverse IT modules
• Administrative experience in a post-secondary educational setting
• Service orientation with a positive, supportive attitude and friendly approach
• Competency to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people and roles
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work accurately within firm deadlines, in a fast-paced environment and with minimal supervision
• Multi-tasking ability and attending to changing priorities while maintaining a high level of service

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic training in office practices, customer service and communication 
• A solid knowledge of the B.C. and Canadian post-secondary education system, including admission requirements and programs, graduation requirements, partnerships, and articulated agreements. 
• One to three years’ of working in a similar profile administrative in a fast-paced environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Course content mapping experience an asset

Posted on March 1, 2022.

University Canada West (UCW) is a member of Global University Systems (GUS), an international network of higher-education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications and graduate success.

GUS institutions deliver a wide variety of programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, medical and law degree programs, vocational and professional training, and language programs face-to-face at one of its global campuses or through its online platform. When someone chooses to study at a GUS institution — whether on campus in Europe or North America, or even in their own home — they are joining a network of 85,000 students from 175 countries worldwide. GUS institutions are based in some of the world’s largest cities, with campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester in the UK, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in Canada, and across the globe in Singapore, Germany, Israel, India and the Caribbean.

In Canada, GUS owns and operates six institutions – University Canada West and the Canadian College of Technology and Business in Vancouver, Toronto School of Management and Trebas Institute in Toronto and Montreal, and The Language Gallery in Vancouver and Toronto, as well as a public-private partnership between Niagara College and the Toronto School of Management.

Global University Systems Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of GUS, is lead by an executive team with decades of combined management experience in public and private universities and colleges. GUS Canada helps its institutions drive performance and best practice, encourages efficient planning and decision-making through analyses and collaboration, and monitors trends locally and internationally to identify and pursue emerging opportunities.

GUS Canada also supports its institutions through corporate shared services including legal services, compliance and risk management support, partnership development activities and global student recruitment.

With the pending retirement of its President & Vice-Chancellor, UCW is looking to identify its next University leader. The President & Vice-Chancellor is accountable to the Board of Governors for providing overall leadership and strategic direction to UCW. The President & Vice-Chancellor supports the Board and its mandate and is responsible for ensuring that the University operates within the policy and strategy framework established by the Board. The President & Vice-Chancellor provides advice and counsel to the Board in all matters impacting UCW and effective strategic leadership to support the University’s vision and mission, and its faculty, staff and students.

The President & Vice-Chancellor is also a member of the Canadian senior leadership team and participates in and contributes to GUS Canada Advisory Board meetings and works collaboratively with the CEO of GUS Canada and the GUS Canada leadership team. The President & Vice-Chancellor will ensure successful collaboration with the parent company and help the University maximize the shared services, resources and expertise provided by the GUS Canada ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has successful senior leadership and administrative experience gained as a Dean, Vice President or President at a well-respected post-secondary institution. They have a PhD, equivalent credential or terminal degree combined with a successful record as an educator and scholar. They bring strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to work with others to set priorities and establish strategies to move a complex organization forward. Having a passion for growing an organization, combined with strong business and technology acumen, is essential for the next leader of this for-profit post‑secondary institution.

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Posted on Sept. 8, 2021.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the HR Recruitment Manager, the Senior Talent Acquisition will drive and support growth of recruitment function. The role scope encompasses a full range of strategic and operational talent acquisition activities. This position will be supporting Recruitment Manager to oversee full recruitment cycle, with a key focus on establishing and running the process of hiring the best talent. The ideal candidate will have a strong background knowledge of full recruitment cycle, ability to make effective decisions and provide rationale, as well as have general analytical skills.

Specific Responsibilities

The Senior Talent Acquisition position is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, finding and implementing the right tools and practical approaches to effectively scale up TA function at UCW.
• Optimize and implement structured processes for interviews, candidate assessments, tracking job offers, negotiations, etc.
• Build flexible and sustainable recruitment strategies to ensure workforce plans are delivered.
• Keep up to date on industry, talent acquisition trends and best practices.
• Analyze key labor trends and draw insights from recruitment trends.
• Provide insights and support the development of onboarding processes in collaboration with internal & external partners
• Support the review and implementation of policies and procedures for all talent acquisition programs to ensure we have candidate experience as top priority.
• Produce and maintain consistent and appealing job description to attract talent.
• Lead the implementation of new processes and tools, by providing training and support to team members.
• Advise hiring managers on best practices for interviewing skills, talent acquisition process, and retention.
• Optimize the recruitment process based on data as well as feedback from hiring managers and candidates.
• Proactively identify gaps in recruitment processes and find root causes to resolve any issues.
• Track and drive performance excellence in recruiting and hiring metrics to support business decisions.
• Measure, track and report on recruitment performance against defined metrics, including Hiring Manager and new hire satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other members of the Team to drive talent acquisition efficiencies and performance.
• Grow a healthy pipeline of incoming talent in high priority areas and roles, while driving a positive candidate experience.
• Leverage professional networking, internet resources, social media, direct sourcing techniques, alumni organizations and professional sites to source diverse internal and candidates.
• Be the prime contact for all ATS and metrics related questions.
• Partner with the rest of the HR team to feed insights about employee performance and retention into recruiting.
• Work closely with our marketing team to optimize our job boards and brand presence on social media.
• Transfer insight about newly hired candidate, generated from assessment during recruitment process, to ensure effective on-boarding and creation of early development plans.
• Lead and produce content and programs for job fairs.
• Support specific Talent Acquisition activities and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

To be successful in the Senior Talent Acquisition role, an individual must possess and be committed to develop, maintain, and demonstrate the following:

Competencies:

• Work experience in talent acquisition roles
• Familiarity with social media, candidate database, and professional network
• Experience with full cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent English language skills both written and oral

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with HR concentration
• Minimum 3+ years of Recruitment experience
• Experience in recruiting in the education sector, including but not limited to, faculty members
• General understanding of BC employment standards and legislation (preferred)
• Experience in education industry would be an asset
• Proficiency with Human Resource Information System (Cezanne or any cloud-based HRIS)

Last updated May 16, 2022.

Posted on April 19, 2022.

Primary Purpose

Student Recruitment Managers deal mainly with prospective student enrolments via account management functions of educational representatives and other stakeholders. These stakeholders are commonly referred to as ‘agents and affiliate partners’.

Roles at this level are additionally responsible for identifying new business opportunities in existing and new markets. As such, they are responsible for finding ways to exploit new markets and bring in revenue, and/or develop new revenue streams. SRM engage primarily in sales and marketing activities and should have a solid understanding of industry trends, to inform upon strategic planning and forecasting. They must be able to prioritise the opportunities that are the most likely to generate a profit. 

The role centrally involves identifying new business opportunities, as well as liaising with high profile clients, and managing both students’ and agents’ expectations in line with deliverables. SRMs are expected to provide ethical guidance to students through the admission (and sales) cycle from initial enquiry to enrolment.

Specific Responsibilities

Business Development (30%)

• Assist in identifying and supporting developing potential business partners and to grow existing client relationships 
• To perform continuous market research to determine best recruitment channels and establish appropriate strategy and activities to target them.  
• meeting/engaging with key players in the industry
• To actively seek and conduct meetings and presentations with potential students by visiting schools and colleges
• To represent UCW at client/agent meetings, local and national exhibitions, and conferences in order to recruit potential students and build upon stakeholder relationships where applicable
• Other ad-hoc duties as requested for the overall performance of the Company.
• Generate new revenue from existing streams and accounts

Customer Focus (30%)

• Portraying a positive and professional image of UCW at all times, generating a positive and sought-after image of the University
• Provide advisory service to all stakeholders, encouraging partners to work with UCW and which is timely and efficient, 
• Training agents and other partners and stakeholders on university programmes and values.
• Guiding agent/partner referred students through the full application cycle (direct or via agents): from initial enquiry/conversation through to finalising and closing their application to study across the UCW portfolio of programmes  
• Exploring possible career paths for students and matching it with specific UCW offerings 
• Referring students to relevant internal expertise in regards to visa, immigration issues and compliance needs where applicable
• Building commonalities to gain trust and engage potential students/ agents

Communication and liaison (30%)

• Agency Network Management, or ‘Account Management’: develop and train potential agents sourced from fairs, business trips, enquiries, referrals, in general searches in line with business development responsibilities outlined above
• To be in constant clear and effective liaison and communication with agents and students
• Ensuring that all relevant product developments, including changes to admission, compliance and course requirements or start dates (for example) are communicated externally
• To prepare, assist and deliver in performing customer/ agent presentations

Analysis, Reporting and Data management (10%)

• To research and provide valid information and market feedback on industry trends, which will become the basis for strategic planning and forecasting for management
• Collect and compare pertinent data on target markets, making recommendations and writing proposals when requested
• To provide management with relevant data, competitor analyses and feedback where relevant
• To assist in presenting strategies for expansion 
• To administer agent accounts and produce reports on local performance in response to management accounts

Human Resources Responsibilities

• To ensure that all direct reports comply with the Company’s core Policies and Procedures as detailed within the Company’s Employee Handbook and/or communicated by the HR Department from time to time
• To report any non-compliance by Employees of Company Policies and Procedures, and to work with the HR Department to ensure appropriate informal and/or formal action is taken in line with the Company’s Disciplinary Procedure.

The post holder may be asked to undertake different or additional duties in line with business requirements at the request of their line manager.

There is an expectation that all employees will maintain the values of the Group and will comply with the code of conduct as well as equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding policies.

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Takes a consultative sales approach, always aiming for ‘win-win’ outcomes that best benefits the company, student’s interests and other stakeholders
• A general understanding of market trends in education- private and public sectors- and (international) student recruitment 
• Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
• Strong client management skills
• Analytical and problem solving abilities
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
• Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication skills in all forms, including: written, oral, email, telephone, and presentations
• Confident in dealing with various levels of seniority
• Capable of working independently, and having responsibility as an individual
• Exhibit professional standards of behavior at all times
• Previous experience in international student recruitment
• A sound understanding of regional marketing activities across different educational product types

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
• Knowledge of the CANADA education system, tertiary education especially.
• Proven success in sales ability and full and  demonstrable knowledge of the sales process
• Achieving or surmounting revenue targets

Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.

Primary Purpose

The purpose of the Student Success Facilitator position is support and develop services that meet the needs of students in achieving success in their education experience at University Canada West. As an advocate and provider of student services that will support student success, the Student Success Facilitator leads and is responsible for creating, planning, developing, implementing and evaluation of programs and events within the Student Affairs department, that will support students to success and achieve their goals. This position works collaboratively with other members of the Student Affairs team and other University departments.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, support, and advice on a range of issues, including, but not limited to course registration process, degree pathways, university policies and procedures and other information as required to students in person, online and telephone.
• Responsible for the coordination and operational aspects of Student Affairs programs and services, key responsibilities include: supervising and evaluating, organizing and planning events, facilitate training, scheduling resources, presenting, developing marketing and promotional materials, liaison with students, student employees, campus partners. Evaluates and reports on program outcomes and success.
• Provide support and administer Student Affairs regular and special projects i.e. New Student Orientation week and student life activities which requires assisting with the preparation, coordination and implementation; supervision of student employees and volunteers, liaising with other department as required, presenting information sessions and/or workshops, and assist with the project outcome and deliverables.
• Monitors and maintains accurate data within the various computer and information systems related to student affairs programs and services within the portfolio, such as the co-curricular record data base, volunteer database, customer relations management, and the student information system.
• Supervises volunteers as part of student development and leadership programs.
• Liaise with student groups related to Student Affairs and services.
• Follows best practices and maintains ongoing professional development with relevant research and trends in student affairs and services.
• Participates in establishing goals and objectives for the department that support student success.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and work in collaboration with student programs and/or committees on student related activities and events on and off campus
• Facilitate, promote, and communicate with staff and external services regarding UCW related programs, meetings, and events
• Represent the Student Affairs department at other events such as recruitment events, university events as needed.
• Assist the Manager, Student Affairs and other duties as required

Position Requirements

To be successful in the Student Success Facilitator position, an individual must possess, and be committed to developing, maintaining, and demonstrating the following:

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Experience in student life programming in post-secondary educational environment

Competencies

• Knowledge of policies and procedures governing student affairs and services within a post-secondary and preferably University environment.
• Demonstrated experience in service-oriented focus.
• Preferred knowledge in student development literature, best practices, and professional standards.
• Preferred experience in providing diverse peer-based services, and implementation and development of peer mentoring.
• Knowledge and experience of clerical and office administration, including data base applications, e-mail, basic and wider use of Microsoft Office 365, and internet research techniques.
• Developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills, which ensure clarity of thought and understanding.
• Ability to develop and recommend business practices, in support of policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills in management of competing priority tasks working with minimal supervisions.
• Accuracy and high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate accurate information in one-on-one and diverse group situations, in both formal and informal settings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of employees, students and the general public, and to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy when interacting with students who may require support with their mental or physical health, social, economic, or other barriers to success.
• Excellent customer service skills in addressing user complaints, suggestions, and to resolve conflicts, ensuring that a high level of service, is maintained.
• Capable of adapting to changing priorities and developments within the department, University and post-secondary sector.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to administer the privacy and freedom of information (FOIPOP) regulations, and deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

Posted on Aug. 31, 2021.

Primary Purpose

Reporting to the Director of Student Affairs, the Program Assistant will provide program planning, coordination, and administrative support for all student affairs and student services related programs. 

This role will require liaising with staff, faculty, and students. The assistant will provide high level of confidential administrative support related to Student Affairs office and the Director in the development, implementation, and administration of the University’s programming to meet the unique and specific needs of our diverse student population. 

The Program assistant will support the increase of program awareness and the capacity of students, staff, and faculty to address diversity, services, and support on all campuses. 

Specific Responsibilities

The Assistant is responsible for the following as well as other related duties as assigned to support the business objectives and purpose of the University:

• Initiated and facilitates communication between the university and students. 
• Assist with the transition into the university by contacting, providing guidance, and support to new students per term on a weekly basis
• Provide confidential administrative support for a range of programing and project implementation
• Be a point of contact to handle all student inquiries in person, phone, or email.
• Providing administrative support to Student Affairs department and the team by providing services, scheduling appointments, meetings, recording, and preparing correspondence, reports, and documents as requested.
• Assist student development and learning by determining who can best provide information needed by students, providing basic and initial assistance to students for navigating different programs, departments, policy and support services
• Establishes and maintains organized and efficient files and records students and Student Affairs department; gathers, enters, and/or updates data to maintain records, files, and databases, as appropriate. Responsible for the administration, security, confidentiality, and retention of office files.
• Liaise with other university department and/or external department
• Research, liaise and prepare information as requested to help with program delivery, resources, and information.
• Assist with the program planning and implementation for the department, including but not limited to Career readiness, Volunteer and Peer2Peer programs. 
• Contributing to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Support Student Affairs Office with other projects/duties as assigned

Position Requirements   

Competencies:

• Able to provide respectful, tactful, fair, and efficient service to a culturally diverse group of clients including students, staff, faculty and other affiliates
• Proven service-oriented focus
• General knowledge of university policies or processes
• Organization: efficient, effective, dependable time management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Evidence of advanced English skills with written skills at a formal university level
• Ability to positively engage with students, faculty and staff and constructively problem- solve
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team
• Adaptability and change management skills
• Advanced computer skills (MS office proficiency)

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree
• Basic training in office practices, customer service and communication
• One- or three-years’ experience in education or related field in a fast-paced environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

Posted on April 19, 2022.

University Librarian (UL)

University Canada West is a business-focused, independent post-secondary institution, as defined in the British Columbia Degree Authorization Act, modeled after special purpose teaching universities. Our mission is to deliver programs that provide students with the applied and theoretical basis for success in the workplace and future academic endeavors.

Reporting to the VP Academic, the University Librarian will plan, promote, manage, and evaluate library services and resources to students, faculty, and staff. This position also supports the educational and instructional needs of students and staff and advises the Academic Leadership Team on planning and acquisition of library and instructional support resources.

Specific Responsibilities

Serves as team leader for the UCW Library. Oversees the planning, building, and operation of library functions, services and resources, including the management of the Library and Learning Commons physical and virtual spaces:

• Provides direction for the library’s instructional strategy, and ensures its mission is aligned with the mission of the University and that of the Academic Affairs department
• Oversees the library team, currently comprised of 6 continuing full-time librarians, a library assistant, part time students and on-call professional librarians
  • Hires, trains and manages library employees – including student workers, practicum/Co-op students or part-time/full-time librarians
  • Analyzes and assigns job responsibilities in accordance with current library needs and changing academic library environment and trends
  • Provide opportunities and encourages professional development of library personnel
• Prepares and manages library operational budget
  • Works with the campus administration in the preparation and oversight of library budgets.
  • Monitors and tracks expenditures over the course of the fiscal year.
  • Works with other libraries and consortia to maximize the financial resources of the group.
• Provides oversight to the development of print and electronic resources according to program needs and strategic objectives
• Researches, develops and implements the integration of traditional and digital resource materials
• Manages the Library and Learning Commons spaces at the Vancouver House and West Pender campuses, ensuring a smooth operation for the two high profile spaces
• Represents and advocates for the University at professional association meeting and activities
• Provides regular reports to the UCW community highlighting the work done in past terms and plans for library improvements in terms ahead
• Negotiates copyright agreements and licenses and ensure copyright compliance and education
• Leads the development and implementation of library policies and procedures.
  • Provide leadership in the formulation of library policies and procedures, consulting with all library staff
  • Consult with campus groups (students, faculty, and others) to ensure effective policies that serve the UCW community
  • Ensure library compliance with legal as well as recommended guidelines and practices (privacy concerns, copyright, and library professional standards)
• Serves on committees and engages in special projects as required

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• An ALA accredited Library Science Master’s degree
• Ten years of library experience, preferably in an academic library; minimum three years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of library operations; reference; circulation; collections; Internet and web services; and the role of technology in the delivery of library and learning services
• Experience hiring/supervising/mentoring employees
• Demonstrated understanding of information literacy and research support
• Experience in providing educational instructional support; experience with Moodle
• Extensive knowledge of library polices and best practices
• Experience managing operational budgets
• Ability to effectively and efficiently problem solve and implement solutions to emerging issues
• The ability to work under pressure and maintain a calm focus during busy periods
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in methodologies for data collection and analyses

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience; minimum salary is $86,000.

Posted on April 13, 2022.

University Canada West (UCW) is a member of Global University Systems (GUS), an international network of higher-education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications and graduate success.

GUS institutions deliver a wide variety of programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, medical and law degree programs, vocational and professional training, and language programs face-to-face at one of its global campuses or through its online platform. When someone chooses to study at a GUS institution — whether on campus in Europe or North America, or even in their own home — they are joining a network of 85,000 students from 175 countries worldwide. GUS institutions are based in some of the world’s largest cities, with campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester in the UK, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver in Canada, and across the globe in Singapore, Germany, Israel, India and the Caribbean.

Based in Vancouver, the Vice President, Academic will report to the President & Vice Chancellor, will be an integral member of University Canada West’s Senior Leadership Team. The Vice President, Academic is responsible for the development and administration of academic policies, programs and personnel in accordance with a progressive academic vision and annual plan in a private, for-profit context. The Vice President, Academic is a builder, an innovator, and a persistent leader of growth and change.

The successful candidate brings senior leadership and administrative experience gained as a Vice-President, Dean, or Associate Vice-President in a post-secondary institution. They possess a mix of experience that includes oversight for areas such as academic planning, budget management, human resource leadership, and/or student services. They will have extensive in-class and on-line education experience with domestic and international students, and an understanding of public and ideally private post-secondary legislation, structures and reporting in British Columbia and knowledge of related operations (e.g., BC Council on Admission and Transfer).

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Posted on Nov. 24, 2021.

Position Summary

The Library/Learning Commons Student Assistant is responsible for supporting the operations of the UCW Library and Learning Commons, including offering basic assistance to students, assisting with general supervision and security of these spaces, and providing administrative support to Library/Learning Commons staff.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintains a friendly and helpful attitude while greeting and assisting all Library/Learning Commons visitors.
• Provides excellent service through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative tasks including data entry and the drafting, editing, and revision of reports and other materials.
• Provides support for organizing and facilitating meetings and special events.
• Maintains accurate information in various databases.
• Maintains confidential student information.
• Complies with all UCW rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects and functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs.
• Ability to provide high level of interactive service to others, build relationships, and address identified needs.
• Ability to quickly respond to changing institutional needs.
• Ability to work with a multicultural student body in a diverse environment.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working either professionally or as a student in a post-secondary environment is an asset but not required.
• Must be current UCW students who will complete their degree in the Fall 2022 term or later.
• Must be available to work various shifts (including evenings and/or weekends).

The pay rate is $18/hour, and the expected start date for this posting is in the week of July 10-16, 2022.

Hours of work are generally assigned between weeks 1 and 11 of each term for 10-20 hours per week. Exact schedules and hours of work will be determined in consultation with the successful candidate(s).

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter describing how you meet the position requirements and responsibilities to jobs@ucanwest.ca by 11:59pm PST on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Posted on May 9, 2022.