College Professor - Criminology

Job Description

College Professor - Criminology

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Please provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.

For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Dr. Norah Bowman, Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies, by way of email to NBowman@okanagan.bc.ca.

Competition Details

Position Information Position Number P00137 Position Title College Professor - Criminology Division/Portfolio Arts and Foundational Programs Department/Program Interdisciplinary Studies Location Kelowna Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity The role and responsibilities of a faculty member focus on the activities related to teachers, academics and scholars. They include but are not limited to an awareness of current scholarship and continuing mastery in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development, and service. In addition, duties and responsibilities may include scholarly activity.

Functions and Duties

Instructional duties may include all or any of the following:

• Instructional (teaching) assignments


• Course preparation and program revision


• Development of new programs and modes of delivery


• Evaluation of student work


• Instruction of laboratory exercises, concepts, theories, techniques and use of equipment


• Student contact for purposes of advising, tutoring and supervision both in and outside of the lecture or laboratory period


• Revision and development of existing and/or new courses in all formats


• Preparation of materials for use in laboratories


• Set up and take down of laboratory materials


• Preparation of timetables


• Control of inventory, maintenance of equipment; ordering of materials


• Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) and PLA coordination


• Other functions related to instruction

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in an area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include all or any of the following:

• School visitations


• Active membership on appropriate college or union committees, councils or boards


• Participation in professional or academic organizations


• Application of the employee’s academic or professional competence or expertise in the community at large


• Attendance at articulation meetings


• Representing OC at other functions, administrative duties and other duties

Scholarly activity includes scholarship, research and creative activities. A College Professor may be released from instructional and/or professional duties to perform scholarly activity.

Education and Experience

The minimum qualification is a Master’s degree, or an equivalent level credential as appropriate for the discipline. Independent, post-secondary or public school work experience directly related to the duty assignment. Graduate level training that enables sole responsibility for teaching undergraduate students in the area directly related to the teaching assignment. Experience demonstrating a learner-centered teaching philosophy is desired. An active profile in scholarship, research and creative activity is preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Designs and teaches a course with regard for learning outcomes


• Teaches in a variety of modes, including lecture, discussion, active student involvement and laboratory work as appropriate


• Interested in use of appropriate technological aids in instruction


• Open to feedback from others on ways to improve teaching and related activities


• Knowledgeable about the subject matter of the teaching area and able to teach the subject matter at a post-secondary level


• Maintains currency and vitality in one’s discipline through professional activities, professional development and/or scholarship


• Interested in course and program development


• Collegial and willing to work constructively with others


• Comfortable in a computerized environment and with programs relevant to instruction and academic discipline

Preferred Qualifications

The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies is seeking a part‑time term College Professor to teach Criminology at the Kelowna campus in the Summer 2026 semester.

At a minimum, a master’s degree in criminology or a related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.

Desired Start Date 05/11/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 06/25/2026 Schedule Summer term: May 11 – June 25, 2026

CRIM 111 – Introduction to Criminology (Kelowna campus) Mon & Wed 08:00-10:50 and office hours Annual Salary/Hourly Rate $85,897 annually Appointment Type Faculty – Part-time Term

Special Instructions to Applicants Please provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.

Posting Information

Employee Group Faculty Posting Detail Information Competition Number C003342 Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Open Date 02/25/2026 Posting Closing Date 03/12/2026 Open Until Filled No Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV


• Cover Letter


• References

Optional Documents

• Credentials/Transcripts


• Teaching Evaluations


• Teaching Philosophy


• Other Document 1


• Other Document 2