Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing

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Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number F1585

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing

Division

Division Health & Human Services

Department

Department Practical Nursing

Supervisor Title

Supervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services

Location

Location Port Alberni(PA)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement?

Recent Position or Replacement? New

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 04/23/2027

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/28/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

PNS 101
Friday /
PNS 105
Monday / & Friday (Jan 8-Feb 12) /

% 20%

Pay Grade

Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

This sessional instructional assignment, up to 20%, involves teaching the following one or more theory courses within the Access to Practical Nursing program via a face-to-face delivery method at the Port Alberni campus. Consult the Weekly Work Schedule for details on course days and times. PNS 101: Professional Practice Access PNS 105: Pharmacology Access





The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of theory 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.

In accordance with the Criminal Records and Review Act, it is mandatory that faculty hired under the Faculty of Health and Human Services department have a clear Criminal Record. For more information and necessary forms, click on the Criminal Records Check – Immunizations link located on the left menu list.

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, practicums, etc.:





- 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

- 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.

- To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;

📌 Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing (Port Alberni)
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📍 Port Alberni