Sessional Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Position Summary

Applicants are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at North Island College (NIC). The BSN program is offered in partnership with Vancouver Island University.

The sessional instructional assignment, up to 50%, involves teaching the practice course NUR 214 : Nursing Practice IV – Promoting Health and Healing to a cohort of BSN students using a face-to-face delivery method.

Note : Candidates must have current clinical expertise and experience in a Women & Children area of practice. Practicum placement will take place in a Campbell River practice setting and may require travel. Applicants need to have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of practice course activities; use initiative in providing documentation and follow-up with regard to student concerns and problem resolution; and bring facilitation skills to management of conflict. The schedule for this assignment will be flexible to meet the needs of the program.

The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, relational skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.

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• The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and / or instruction and supervision in laboratories and practicums. Position Competencies - Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
• Effective Communication Skills;
• Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
• Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
• Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
• Interpersonal Effectiveness. Duties & Responsibilities 1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL
• To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
• To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
• To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
• To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
• To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours / wk.) (See Policy #3-03 : Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
• To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
• To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
• To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-14, Grade System;
• To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities