About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Albertas Top 80 employers and one of Canadas Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca

Position Summary

Faculty in the School of Health and Wellness are responsible for providing instruction to learners; evaluating learner progress, contributing to the development of curriculum and instructional materials, and supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs.

Candidates must be committed to effective teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach courses within the field of health care instruction in a broad range of settings. This includes but is not limited to teaching face to face; on-line; in blended delivery settings; synchronously via MS Teams, and in clinical settings.

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Provides Quality Instruction in Courses as Assigned

Instructs courses as assigned (lab and/or clinical, primarily).
Selects instructional strategies to meet learner needs.
Creates lesson plans.
Supports development and updating of curriculum, guides and rubrics as requested.
Evaluates learner performance on an ongoing basis and provides learners and administrators with learner progress reports.
Maintains official records as required.
Facilitates learning within variety of settings.

Provides a Positive Learning Experience for Learners

Supports learners navigating various challenges (for example: attendance; conduct, performance).
Identifies areas of concern and refer to the Program Chair or Associate Dean if follow up is necessary.
Refers learners to other institutional supports as required (for example: tutoring, counseling).
Ensures that approved student accommodations are met when applicable (for example: reduced course load, vision impairments, hearing impairments, testing) as per individualized accommodation (IAP).
Assists with process in scholarship and bursary awards.
Participates in college and departmental events that promote learner success (for example: orientation, graduation).
Creates an environment that includes the regional Educational Assistants as part of the learning team; during class time and pre/post class time.

Builds and Maintains Relationship with Internal and External Stakeholders and promote the Department and the College

Keeps current regarding changes in best practice and adapts facilitation as required.
Assists with articulation and transfer activity for learners as required.
Meets with industry stakeholders and sit on Advisory Committees as required.
Attends external community meetings.
Participates in recruitment events as schedule permits.
Maintains a networking relationship with employers of Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides.

Other Duties /Special Projects
Follows College Policies and Procedures.
Completes any professional development requirements (for example: D2L; Unit4 Student Module training, Instructional Skills Training, FOIP, Code of Conduct / Conflict of Interest training & declaration, Respectful Workplace training).
Ability and willingness to participate in applied research.
Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:
Diploma in Nursing
LPN or RN
Meets government Practical Nurse facilitator requirements
4 years of current nursing experience in acute care
CLPNA or CARNA Practice Permit without restriction
CPR Health Care Provider Level
Up to date immunization records
Police Information Check including a vulnerable sector
Ability to work to full scope of practice
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire

This opening is a TEMPORARY, maternity cover, Faculty position, until August 2026. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Closing Date: February 28, 2025

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.