Full-Time Professor – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Program

Canadore College is hiring! We are looking to fill the role of Full-Time Professor for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Program. This is an in-person, on-campus opportunity at the College Drive Campus in North Bay, ON.

Full-Time Professor – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Program

School of Health Science

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Posted until filled

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Health Science, the Professor is responsible for facilitating and guiding learning and providing an effective learning environment for all students. The professional responsibilities of the Professor include:

Teaching assigned courses, including:

• teaching regularly scheduled classes in the Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer semesters through a combination of classroom delivery on location, online and/or through a virtual classroom.
• ensuring student awareness of course learning outcomes and evaluation techniques
• providing tutoring and academic advising for students both in and out of class
• providing a learning environment which makes effective use of available resources including educational technologies and the College approved Learning Management System (Desire to Learn)
• evaluating student progress/achievement and assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of the student’s work within assigned courses
• the development and creation of a learning environment that is conducive to success for all students

Designing new and maintaining existing courses, including:

• defining learning outcomes and evaluating and validating these outcomes
• planning appropriate teaching and learning approaches, as well as essential and optional learning resources
• incorporating educational technologies to meet the learning needs of students
• consulting with other faculty members, advisory committees and a variety of potential employers and students
• reviewing and revising curriculum
• participating in professional development activities during non-teaching periods

Providing academic leadership, including:

• working cooperatively with other professors to ensure course consistency and support continuous program improvement

• participating in the work of curriculum and other consultative committees, and departmental meetings
• liaising with industry representatives and community members
• engaging in promoting the programs, school, and college
• working to full achievement of the Competency Profile for professors at the College
• participating in professional development activities, remaining current in the field of study, and maintaining awareness of emerging trends and practices related to teaching and learning in higher education
• following health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation
• modeling the College values – Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability and Commitment to Excellence

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing required
• Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Minimum five (5) years recent nursing experience
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience, or equivalent, preferably in a postsecondary setting
• Current BCLS certifications, immunizations and mask fit required
• Simulation training and experience required
• Experience in Community and Public Health nursing is an asset
• Excellent record of teaching experience along with relevant work/community experience in the professional field or discipline appropriate to the area of instruction. Experience working with international students in a post-secondary setting is an asset
• Experience with a Learning Management System (e.g., Desire2Learn, Blackboard, etc.) including the creation of discussion forums, tests, assignments, chat rooms, to edit and modify course content when required
• Evidence of having maintained up-to-date knowledge and achievements in the field appropriate to the area of instruction
• Knowledge of best practices for the delivery and management of in-class and online courses as adopted by the Program, including but not limited to:
  • Using course management system tools to communicate with the student and to foster and support a collaborative online learning community with and between students in the course
  • Providing timely and constructive feedback on student work
  • Responding to student academic and course administration inquiries promptly and referring students to technical support or student support when appropriate and,
  • Ensuring academic integrity int eh creation and administration of assignments, tests and exams in class and online environments
• Highly effective communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated entry level skills in Canadore College’s teaching competencies as set out in the Professor Competency Profile at: https://az184419.vo.msecnd.net/canadore-college/Attachments/about-us/policies/PA-12 Faculty Performance Review ProceduresApps-16.pdf
• In-person, on-campus position; must be able to reliably travel to North Bay, ON required

Applications will be accepted by the Organizational Development and Talent Management Department through our Career Portal at https://www.canadorecollege.ca/about/careers until the position is filled. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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