Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing Please see Special Instructions for more details. 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? New 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 / 0830-1130 PNS 105 Monday / 1230-1530 & Friday (Jan 8-Feb 12) / 1230-1530 % 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 transparent 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;
- To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
- To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
- To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their

📌 Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing (Port Alberni)
🏢 North Island College
📍 Port Alberni