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Acsenda School of Management (ASM) is a private higher education institution offering degree programs in business, hospitality and management in British Columbia, Canada. With international students from over 50 different countries, ASM is committed to teaching excellence and quality programs that prepare students to work in selected sectors of the global labour market and providing an international perspective on learning and individualized attention to supporting student success.Primary Purpose: The primary responsibilities of this full time academic role are to teach courses in the area of specialization, to provide leadership to students in that field of study, to assist the director with the administration of the courses in field of expertise, to serve or chair committees, to contribute to the curriculum review process; to serve as a representative of the subject area externally; and to bring forward opportunities to enhance our programs and the reputation of ASM through professional and community connections.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Teach courses in subject area of expertise exemplifying high quality and student-focused instruction. Render 37.5 work hours per week (as a full-time employee) inclusive of teaching and onsite consultation hours to be determined between the employee and the supervisor concerned.Review courses in the English Studies area working with faculty and the program Director to ensure courses are up to date and current with academic knowledge and professional practise. Provide leadership and guidance to students in the specialized field Keep current in field of expertise through research and/or practise.Assist the Director with course and program administration related to the area of academic expertise.Promote the development of ASM and its programs through professional and community connections.To serve on and lead institutional committees to contribute to the scholarly and professional culture of ASM.Qualifications, Experience & Technical Skills: Knowledge, Qualifications and ExperienceEducational Experience: A masters degree in the related discipline (Doctoral level degree preferred, and required for graduate level courses) Two years or more of directly related post-secondary level teaching experience.Professional Experience: 5 or more years of related professional/industry experienceExperience working in an international, multicultural environment.Technical skills:Ability to relate concepts to business practise in the field of expertise.Ability to employ current pedagogical techniques including blended learning and use of electronic resources.Research methods skillsAbility to work collegiality with other faculty and with others.Understanding of different cultures and how to promote cross cultural learning.Leadership skills in motivating students and other faculty members in the fieldInterpersonal, influencing, and networking tact & diplomacy and the ability to persuade others to consider things in a different way.Planning & organizing preparation of course syllabus, course materials selections, and weekly lessonsClassroom managementPublic presentation and speaking skills.Use of technology for educational delivery and use of learning Management systemsConcentration Specific Qualifications TESOL/TESL/CELTA certificateWriting/Speaking examiner for IELTS or similar standardized English proficiency tests preferred