Vocational Instructor- Paralegal

When you join Okanagan College, you’re joining a team that’s transforming lives and communities. Every course you create, every student you support and every connection you build, it all matters. Be a part of a vibrant campus community, where the work you do every day truly makes a difference. Desired Start Date: September 3, 2026 Position End Date: June 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: BCGEU Vocational Instructors Type of appointment: Non-regular Part-time Closing date: August 3, 2026 Special Instructions to Applicants: If you have any questions, please contact the Department Chair, Terry Becker at [email protected] Your Opportunity The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one's field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service. Functions and Duties Instructional duties may include any or all of the following: instructional (teaching assignments); course and program preparation and revision; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction. Professional duties may include any or all of the following: curriculum development, student registration and preregistration duties. Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise. Service may include any or all of the following: school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings; representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties. Education and Experience A Paralegal certificate or diploma, plus five years of work in a legal setting as a paralegal. Completion of or current enrolment in a Provincial Instructor's Diploma or valid BC Teacher's Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Equivalent combinations of education and experience, which may include a university degree in an appropriate discipline, will also be considered. Post-secondary teaching experience. Demonstrated knowledge of current paralegal skills and practices and recent experience in a legal environment. Knowledge of online learning platforms such as Moodie, or Brightspace (preferred). Online/hyflex teaching experience would be an asset. Skills and Abilities Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college. Candidates will be comfortable with technology and demonstrate knowledge of software programs relevant to their discipline. The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty. Preferred Qualifications Prior teaching experience in the area of Legal Administration and/or Paralegal, and current experience working in the field. Schedule LSEC 211 Introduction to Law LSEC 212 Legal Research and Writing LSEC 213 Law of Torts LSEC 214 Contract Law LSEC 215 Law of Evidence LSEC 216 Administrative Law LSEC 217 Company Law & Business Org LSEC 218 Interviewing Clients & Witnesses LSEC 219 Intellectual Property Law in Canada LSEC 220 Family Law for Paralegals LSEC 221 Wills, Estates, and Probate LSEC 222 Information Technology Our Values Students first: Creating meaningful life-long educational opportunities of the highest quality for alumni, current, and future students is at the heart of everything we do. Community: We are one College. We enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to work with, learn from, and support everyone we encounter collaboratively and collegially. Respect: We welcome, embrace, and celebrate that which make us unique in creating an environment in which every individual is valued, affirming our commitment to human dignity for all. Courage: We are courageous in our actions in areas that contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. We have the courage to be vulnerable. We are truthful, sincere, and act ethically with honesty and fairness. Relationships: We steward meaningful relationships built on a foundation of reciprocity. We are compassionate, empathic, and care for the holistic well-being of students, employees, community members, and the land. Distinction: We choose activities in which we can achieve excellence and positively impact society. 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, [email protected] .