Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing

Position Title: Sessional Instructor, Access to Practical Nursing

Division: Health & Human Services

Department: Practical Nursing

Supervisor Title: Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services

Location: Comox Valley (CV)

Posting Type: Internal/External Posting

Position Status: Sessional

Position End Date (if temporary): 04/02/2027

Desired Start Date: 03/01/2027

Weekly work schedule: Monday-Friday 0700-1530

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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.

Note: Practicum placements will take place in a variety of practice settings and may require travel. Applicants need to have access to reliable transportation.

The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of practice 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 adaptable 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

1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL

- 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 Systems;
- 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.

2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

- 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 areas of responsibility;
- To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
- To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching env

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