IBM Instructor

Job Summary:

This position is classified as an Independent Contractor. IBM Instructor is not an employee of the institution and will operate independently while meeting agreed-upon performance standards and educational policies aligned with PTIRU. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes, benefits, equipment, and work arrangements, and will not be entitled to employee benefits. The role collaborates closely with the Admissions and Academic teams but does not hold decision-making authority within the organization.

We are a successful career college located in the center of Downtown Vancouver, with 3 campuses and thousands of students coming from all over the World.

Position Summary

An Independent Contractor with deep knowledge and practical experience in the IBM sector to support business-focused initiatives, programs, and engagements. This role provides domain expertise, industry insight, and contextual guidance to ensure IBM solutions, content, policies, and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Create a teaching-learning environment for the IBM Program.

Develop and deliver an effective learning experience using pre-authorized or college-approved course resources.

Incorporate various teaching/learning methods to meet course objectives.

Manage lesson planning, assignments, class, and overall course assessment while ensuring students are aware of course objectives.

Motivate and guide class discussions, encouraging debate and feedback from students.

Engage students with a diverse and systematic plan of lectures, presentations, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory workshops, seminars, case studies, and independent or group projects.

Create and develop teaching materials, including audio-visual and web-related materials, where appropriate.

Plan, prepare, administer, and grade papers, tests, exams, and other assessments to monitor and evaluate students’ progress.

Maintain effective control and administration of classroom facilities, equipment, materials, software, and tools.

Perform other additional administrative duties related to the course requirements.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Demonstrated professional experience in the IBM sector

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the related field.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the related field.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey agricultural concepts to non-agricultural audiences.

Ability to adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences.