Western Community College Looking for Sessional Faculty – Hospitality Management at Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Full Time

We are thrilled to announce that we are hiring Sessional Instructors for our Bachelor of Hospitality Management for January 2024 (Winter Term).

JOB TITLE: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT – INSTRUCTOR (Sessional)

POSITION OVERVIEW: The ideal candidate will be capable of teaching the following course(s) in our Bachelor of Hospitality Management Degree Program:

HOSP100 Introduction to Hospitality – This course provides a comprehensive introduction to all facets of a rapidly evolving hospitality industry starting with a historical perspective and then exploring all facets of hotel, food, and beverage service operations. It addresses the role of Internet technology in hospitality operations, marketing, and especially its role in creating and sustaining customer relations over time. Through case studies, contextual exercises, and team projects students will examine how the principles of hospitality operations are applied in a variety of evolving circumstances.

HOSP110 Fundamentals of Lodging Operations Management – This course provides a comprehensive introduction to fundamental management principles and practices as applied to a range of 21st century challenges that organizations face in maintaining the ability to successfully deliver goods and services across a variety of administrative, socio-political, and cultural contexts.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-time, Term contract

TERM: Winter, Starting in January 2024

LOCATION: Surrey, BC: The candidate must be able to commute to our Central Surrey Campus.

SCHEDULE: Weekdays/Saturday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in the teaching subject area or related field
• 2 years of experience teaching the same or similar courses at another BC post-secondary institution
• Industry experience will be considered 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 send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what course(s) you would like to teach, and why you would be perfect for this role.

About Us

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 56 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.