2425-153(b)-Faculty-Health-Centre for Teaching & Learning-located at either AVC, Kingstec, Shelburne, Lunenburg or Ivany Campus
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Faculty - Centre for Teaching and Learning
Education
Central Office
This position can be located at any one of the following campuses: Annapolis Valley, Kingstec, Shelburne, Lunenburg, Burridge, or Ivany.
Travel to a variety of campuses, including rural locations, will be required weekly for in-person, face-to-face work and collaboration.
Centre for Teaching and Learning
Continuing Full-time Position: Commencing approximately January 2025
Application deadline is 11:59PM, September 12, 2024
Competition No. 2425-153 (b)
The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $74,170.79 - $102,223.12. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience (instructional experience is defined as teaching post-secondary). The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $95,478.45.
As a faculty member in the Centre for Teaching and Learning team, you will provide theoretical and practical instruction related to equitable teaching practices and teaching innovation for a diverse group of learners in the field of health. This will be done through collaborative design and delivery of courses and other professional development activities offered by the Centre for Teaching and Learning, including courses in the Adult Education Program. Duties will include preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies, such as Brightspace and the Microsoft O365 suite.
As a member of the CTL Faculty, you will also provide pedagogical peer support to NSCC Faculty in Health programs across the province. You will provide instruction related to evidence-informed and emerging practices specific to teaching and learning in health professions. This will include all aspects of teaching practice (e.g., assessment, evaluation, instructional methods and strategies, classroom management/student engagement) through the development of communities of practice and by coaching, consultation, and instructional feedback. You will also guide and advise your Faculty peers in implementing high quality and equitable teaching practices (i.e., culturally responsive practices and teaching aligned with the Universal Design for Learning framework) across a variety of course delivery modalities (e.g., face to face, hybrid, online).
Your related duties will include working in close collaboration with the entire CTL team and liaising with School and Campus teams to assess and respond to the situational teaching support needs of your Faculty colleagues. This response will include creating and providing resources and tools as part of the pedagogical guidance you provide to your Faculty peers. You will coordinate and collaborate with other key partners, such as Academic Equity and Quality, Student Affairs, and Digital Innovation and Technology, who provide support to Faculty across several domains (e.g., program quality, curriculum, educational technology, learning materials and resources, accessibility, and student wellness). You will also help your Faculty peers navigate and access these supports, as well as other resources and information that is relevant to teaching across NSCC. Related duties also include, but are not limited to, advisement related to Faculty perspectives and needs, participating on committees, program marketing, engaging in collaborative pedagogical development within faculty working groups, liaising with internal and external partners, representing the College as required and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
As a Faculty in the CTL, you will be expected to maintain currency with the latest teaching practices in health professions teaching and learning, and to continually develop your understanding of teaching professional development. This position may involve different delivery modalities (e.g. in-class, online, blended online/in-class), off-site instruction, and alternate work hours such as weekends and evenings.
Diversity is a stated value of NSCC. Moreover, diversity in the College community is a strength that must be cultivated. It is the responsibility of every employee of NSCC to foster a culture that embraces and promotes diversity.
The Faculty positions are part of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, reporting to the Manager, Teaching Programs and Initiatives.
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a University Degree in a health-related program (i.e. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Pharmacy, etc) and you are currently licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the appropriate regulatory body in Nova Scotia College (i.e. Nova Scotia College of Nursing, Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists, etc), OR a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) diploma from a recognized and accredited educational institution and you are currently licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NSMLT) and have a membership in the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).
- You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience teaching in health programs, with previous College teaching an asset.
- You have a minimum of five years (full time equivalent) of related occupational experience in a health profession (e.g., nursing, medical laboratory technician, pharmacy technician).
- You have demonstrated a consistent and ongoing commitment to improving your teaching practice through participation in formal education and/or professional learning activities, conferences, research, professional organizations and affiliations, and/or documented informal/independent professional learning related to teaching practice.
- You have exceptionally strong and clearly demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills.
- You have proven experience and a reputation for being an excellent collaborator and team member.
- You have experience in a team-teaching environment and a strong track record of working as an active participant to collaboratively develop curriculum and resources.
- You have demonstrated experience implementing and continuously improving equitable design and teaching practices in support of an exceptional student experience.
- You demonstrate a commitment to teaching by taking responsibility for continually acquiring knowledge and skills about innovative and emerging teaching practices and tools.
- You have demonstrated experience in the areas of coaching and/or mentoring peers to support their professional growth and specific skill development.
- You have exceptional skills using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite, Brightspace, and Microsoft Teams for the purpose of teaching, and are experienced in sharing that knowledge with others.
- 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 communities, business, and industry in your field to remain current and connected to your field.
- You have knowledge and experience in cultivating a safe teaching and learning environment, inclusive of fostering community and cultural safety, applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, cyber-security, and other teaching-specific safety practices.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
- You demonstrate a commitment to cultural responsiveness, accessibility, and Universal Design for Learning in all aspects of your work, but particularly in the context of teaching practice.
- You possess excellent presentation skills and are able to facilitate content effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences.
- You are known for your superior interpersonal skills and are able to effectively manage interpersonal relationships and issues.
- Your superb team building skills will enable you to develop a positive classroom dynamic and productive collegial relationships.
- Your commitment to excellence, to life-long learning, and to community involvement make you an ideal candidate for Faculty in the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete an 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 Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
