Faculty, MKTG 4431 Digital Marketing for Tourism

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BCIT’s School of Business and Media is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.267 FTE) Faculty member to teach in the marketing management diploma in the fall term (September to December) in the area of digital marketing for tourism. Courses are taught on weekdays, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, in person and on campus in Burnaby.

Course:

MKTG 4431 Digital Marketing https://www.bcit.ca/outlines/20253051097/

The hiring committee is seeking an industry expert with a passion for teaching and learning and strong commitment to ensuring students develop applied skills and specialized knowledge.

Applicants should have 8+ years of experience in digital marketing, including demonstrated success developing and executing online marketing strategies and building owned, earned, and paid media campaigns for acquisition, conversion, retention, and growth objectives. Experience with SEO, paid search, display advertising, and social media marketing is required. Candidates are expected to bring recent, relevant examples of strategies they have developed and implemented, along with current hands-on expertise to clearly demonstrate key processes and tools in practice. A balance of strategic perspective and tactical proficiency is essential for teaching this course. Demonstrated experience in the tourism sector is required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong self-direction and leadership, the ability to adapt quickly to new environments, and a commitment to supporting the next generation of marketers, as shown through mentoring or related experience. They will also bring experience coaching, teaching, or managing teams in marketing strategy development and execution contexts.

Candidates without prior teaching experience at BCIT will be encouraged to complete the Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) and Educational Technology training offered through BCIT’s Learning and Teaching Centre (https://www.bcit.ca/learning-teaching-centre/ltc-workshops/instructional-skills-workshops-isw/ and https://www.bcit.ca/learning-teaching-centre/ltc-workshops/educational-technology-training/ ) if they do not already have this preparation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Marketing credential required; BCIT business diploma an asset.
• A minimum of 8 years’ proven success working in related roles.
• Instructional experience at a polytechnic or similar applied institution is preferred; and/or experience with professional coaching or other adult learning environments.
• An established network of relevant professional contacts in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia, and beyond.
• Excellent English-language communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a collegial environment.

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Professional Development funds and resources
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.