Talent Community (Multiple Roles) - Faculty, Health and Human Services - Annapolis Valley and Kingstec Campuses
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Kingstec and Annapolis Valley Campuses
Kentville and Middleton, Nova Scotia
School of Health and Human Services
Multiple Casual Positions: Commencing approximately January 8, 2024 and ending approximately May 24th, 2024
Application deadline is 11:59PM, December 7, 2023
What you will be doing…
Depending on both your experience and role, your responsibilities may include:
Faculty (3-10 hrs per week)
- Provide theoretical and practical instruction in the Practical Nursing program.
- 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.
Lab Support/Facilitation (24-30 hrs per week)
- Provide support to both the PN and CCA faculty in the delivery of lab related courses.
- Deliver lab sessions/classes when required.
- Setting up supplies needed for lab classes.
- Dismantling/cleaning up after lab for above courses.
- Keeping lab inventory, ordering lab supplies.
- Organizing storage of lab supplies.
Clinical Support (2-4 weeks each semester @ 30-35 hours each week)
- Provide practical supervision/instruction during clinical placements for students within our Practical Nursing and/or CCA programs.
- Complete and support related documentation.
Additionally, as a member of the School of Health & Human Services team, you will:
- When requested support curriculum revision/development through collaborative practice, 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.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
The minimum educational qualification for each position is as follows:
- Faculty
Bachelor of Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and currently registered, or are eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and are in good standing.
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.
- Lab Support/Facilitation
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or higher and currently registered, or are eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and are in good standing.
- Clinical Support
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or higher and currently registered, or are eligible for registration, with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and are in good standing.
Additionally,
- You have a minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in the nursing field. Occupational experience that includes experience in a supervisory capacity; evaluating, monitoring, assessing, and advising will be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and E-mail.
- You possess basic internet skills to search for information coupled with internet information skills to evaluate the information you find. Above all, you are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in support of an exceptional student experience.
- You have demonstrated experience liaising with business and industry in your field.
- You have knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety and occupation-specific safety practices.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- You possess excellent communication/presentation skills and can facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences.
- You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and can manage interpersonal relationships and issues effectively.
- Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom, clinical or lab dynamic and productive collegial relationships.
- Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for NSCC.
As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Faculty of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Faculty whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact David Meister, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
