ABOUT WCC

Western Community College is a privately held provider of post-secondary education in British Columbia, offering a Bachelor of Hospitality Management degree program and more than 65 career training diploma and certificate programs in the fields of business, accounting, healthcare, education, hospitality, information technology, legal studies, and warehousing, using industry-based market-driven curriculums. We provide a dynamic, collaborative, and engaging learning environment to our students with a very high standard of community-driven post-secondary education.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion. Our College does not discriminate on the basis on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. We are committed to be an equal opportunity employer and to create a diverse environment where employees are involved and respected. All qualified applicants will receive the same consideration for employment.

JOB TITLE: INSTRUCTOR (Sessional) at the Bachelor in Hospitality Management for Health Care Adm. courses

We are thrilled to announce that we are hiring Sessional Instructors for our Bachelor of Hospitality Management for the next coming Spring of 2025.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching all of any of the following courses in our Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Program:

- Health Information Systems:This course introduces students to the core concepts of health information systems, focusing on how medical recordsboth traditional and digitalare collected, stored, and managed. Students will explore system functions, structures, standards, and security, as well as legal, ethical, and legislative considerations. The course also examines best practices and the critical role these systems play in supporting patient care, research, and healthcare policy in Canada.
- Social determinants of Health in Canada: This course explores how systemic, structural, economic, and social factors influence health outcomes at local, regional, and national levels. Students will critically examine health inequities and propose solutions to current and emerging public health challenges.
- Healthcare Seminar:In this seminar-style course, students deepen their understanding of key health administration issues through problem-based learning, research, and interactive presentations. The course emphasizes critical thinking around healthcare management systems, customer needs, market dynamics, and administrative and financial challenges.
- Holistic Health and Wellness:This course explores evidence-informed theories and models of health and wellness, focusing on their impact on individual and community health promotion. Students will analyze health behaviors and the intersections of health, illness, disease, and disability using contemporary metrics.

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum of a master's degree in the teaching subject area or related field (e.g. Health Care Administration or Hospital Administration).
- 2 years of experience teaching the same or similar courses at another BC post-secondary institution
- 2-4 years of experience in the Health Care sector. Experience in Hospitality industry is an asset.

Required Skills:
Excellent Communication Skills
Able to prepare detailed lesson plans
Able to use technology and online teaching technique
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent instructional capability
Able to maintain professionalism
Strong Proficiency in English
How to apply:

If you are interested and you would like to apply, please attach your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, be sure to include your availability, the courses you are qualified to teach, and why you are an ideal candidate for this role.

Job Type:Part-time, sessional

Term: Spring 2025 (May 2025 August 2025)
Location: Central Surrey, BC: The candidate must be able to commute to our Surrey Campus (In - Person classes)
Schedule: Flexible, dependent on the availability. Minimum 1 course (5 hours per week, including 2 office hours), Maximum 3 courses (15 hours per week, including 6 office hours).

Salary: From $6,000 to $6,500 per course, per term (15 weeks)

Expected start date: 2025-05-05