College Professor - Mathematics, Statistics, & Data Science
okanagan · Kelowna, BC ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Data science
- Salary
- CAD 71,846 – 115,129 / year
Term full-time college professor role at Okanagan College's Kelowna campus for the Winter 2027 semester, teaching undergraduate mathematics, statistics, and data science courses — including lectures, labs, course development, and student advising. Requires a master's degree in a related discipline; PhD preferred; travel between campuses possible.
Desired Start Date: January 4, 2027
Position End Date: May 2, 2027
Salary range: $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.
Bargaining Unit: OCFA
Classification: College Professor
Type of appointment: Term Full-time
Closing date: October 25, 2026
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please provide the names and contact information for a minimum of three referees.
On your cover letter, please indicate your areas of expertise.
For inquiries of an academic nature, please contact Joe Hobart, Chair, Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science by way of email to [email protected].
Your Opportunity
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; and 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 Mathematics & Statistics is seeking college professors for teaching opportunities ranging from part-time to full-time in the Winter 2027 semester at the Kelowna campus (possibly Vernon or Penticton as well).
A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or a related discipline is required; a PhD is preferred. Experience with online and multi-access delivery modalities is an asset. Travel between campuses may be required.
Schedule
Schedule TBD.
Instructional workloads may be comprised of a variety of courses within the mathematics, statistics, and data science catalogue.