What you'll do
Responsibilities
As a member of the School of Health & Human Services faculty team, you will :
- Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Continuing Care program and other health programming including clinical supervision.
- Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners. This will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies such as Learning Management Systems (e.g. Brightspace) and classroom technology.
- Related duties include but are not limited to academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision / development through collaborative practice within faculty working groups, supporting and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
- Ensure health and safety practices and procedures are followed in your classroom, shops and labs.
- Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and to continually develop your understanding of 21st century teaching and learning practices. This position may involve teaching within any of our lines of business (e.g. certificate / diploma programs, continuing education, customized learning, apprenticeship), across different delivery modalities (e.g. in-class, online, blended online / in-class), off-site instruction and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
What you'll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience :
The minimum educational qualification for this position is a graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program-Diploma, Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Currently registered or are eligible for registration as an LPN, RN or NP, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and are in good standing.You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational nursing experience in long term and home care settings.You have demonstrated experience of liaising with business and industry in your field.You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, and HSPnet and Brightspace.Ideally, you have related experience in delivery of educational programs or training to adults.Occupational experience that includes experience in providing performance feedback will be considered an asset.You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.You are comfortable using multi-media technologies and a variety of platforms that will serve to engage students in online and blended learning capacities. The ability to teach effectively in an online / blended environment which includes building knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of courses delivered whole or in part online, using a course management system to communicate with students and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students will be an important factor in your success. Candidates who do not have previous online / blended teaching experience must be open to and willing to participate in training for this delivery model.Relevant Skills and Knowledge :
You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racismYou possess excellent presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiencesYou are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectivelyYour superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationshipsYour commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty at NSCC