Campus Location: New Westminster & Online Facilitation

Regular / Term: Part Time / Casual 

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled with a first review of applicants on March 24, 2025

Position Summary

In support of JIBC’s certificates, diploma, and degree programs, the Centre for Liberal and Graduate Studies invites applications for a part-time sessional faculty position to facilitate the semester-based BUSN-4100 Labour Law in Canada course in the summer 2025 term commencing May 5, 2025 (online). While facilitation of the course may be remote the successful candidate must be a resident of British Columbia during their employment with JIBC. 

BUSN-4100 Labour Law in Canada - Course Description 

Students will learn about the history of labour relations in Canada, as well as the legal framework within which labour relations operate. Considerable time will be spent examining the constitutional, legislative and common law context of Canadian labour relations, as well as related legal issues such as: workers’ compensation, employment law, human rights law, privacy law and Canada’s related international legal obligations. Competing theoretical perspectives on labour relations will be examined, and all course materials will be illustrated with real life examples to prepare students to deal with simple and complex labour relations issues in the workplace.

Primary Responsibilities

As an instructor, your responsibilities include facilitation of your designated course(s), including (but not limited to) the following:

• Delivering your designated course(s) via the Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System as an asynchronous delivery.
• Working with program staff prior to delivery, including updating syllabus assignment deadlines in Blackboard, checking external reading/media links, setting up groups and discussion threads, etc.
• Delivering course content in keeping with the course outline and learning outcomes.
• Establishing an online classroom environment that is supportive to learning. 
• Writing an announcement each week to let learners know about course activities and upcoming deadlines.
• Responding to learner emails and answering questions related to course content and assignments within 48 hours, ideally within 12-24 hours.
• Monitoring discussion boards and learner progress and addressing performance and participation problems throughout the semester, including the exam period.
•  Facilitating learning by fostering interaction between learners and self, and learners with other learners in discussion forum and other course activities.
• Actively encouraging discussion, critical, and reflective thinking and helping learners make connections between theory and practice.
• Providing effective feedback on and marking/grading of assignments and maintaining Blackboard Grade Centre. 
• Being available to connect with learners by phone or via online in Collaborate up to one hour per week (office hours and by appointment).
• Compliance with all relevant JIBC policies, procedures, and guidelines related to instruction as outlined in the JIBC’s Teaching Faculty Handbook.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience teaching online using Blackboard Ultra and Collaborate or using other learning management systems;
• Juris Doctor J.D. or Bachelor of Law LLB with subject expertise in Canadian labour law - constitutional, legislative and common law, legal issues such as: workers’ compensation, employment law, human rights law, privacy law and Canada’s related international legal obligations in Canadian Labour Law;
• Minimum of two years of documented teaching experience;
• Experience working in a justice & public safety related field is preferred;
• BC Instructors certificate or equivalent preferred;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain collegial working relationships with students, staff, administration and other instructors;
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to work under pressure while satisfying student requests and applying relevant program and institutional policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate level in Blackboard, Microsoft Office applications, and web browser application.

About JIBC

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management. 

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.

What JIBC Offers:

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.