About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
The school of Health, Human, and Justice studies is seeking RNs registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario for faculty positions including nursing skills lab instructors and clinical instructors for student groups in practice areas such as adult medical surgical, chronic or rehab care, care of the elderly, labour and delivery, neonatal, paeds, primary/community health, and mental health. Some clinical placements and labs may take place during evening hours. Reporting to the Associate Dean, with a flexible schedule and in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above programming incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles
- Builds on developments syllabus and course material, based on the course outline and the existing teaching materials, which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty
- Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
- Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
- Develops and implement course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
- Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
- Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
- Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporate appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
- Liaises effectively with internal and external partners, to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
Qualifications
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (adult medical and/or surgical, care of the elderly, mental health, obstetrics/labour & delivery, neonates/paeds, primary/community care, public health).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required
- Previous experience in clinical instructing/precepting is an asset
- A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
- Relative training and a commitment to lifelong learning in the field
- A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected].
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Agency
Loyalist College
Address
376 Wallbridge Loyalist Rd.
Belleville, Ontario, K8N 5B9
Phone
613-969-1913
Website
https://www.loyalistcollege.com/
About Loyalist
Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.
Position Summary
The school of Health, Human, and Justice studies is seeking RNs registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario for faculty positions including nursing skills lab instructors and clinical instructors for student groups in practice areas such as adult medical surgical, chronic or rehab care, care of the elderly, labour and delivery, neonatal, paeds, primary/community health, and mental health. Some clinical placements and labs may take place during evening hours. Reporting to the Associate Dean, with a flexible schedule and in-person classes, the part-time Professor will facilitate the delivery of courses within the above programming incorporating a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which are designed to successfully meet the needs of learners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaches the course using best practices and adult education principles
- Builds on developments syllabus and course material, based on the course outline and the existing teaching materials, which becomes part of the course teaching material used by future faculty
- Ensures that course curricula are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines
- Creates an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles
- Develops and implement course learning outcomes and alternative delivery strategies, ensuring that they support and reflect program goals
- Assures that students are aware of all relevant learning outcomes, learning strategies and assessment techniques
- Assesses student achievement of learning outcomes and supports student progress through individual tutoring, academic counselling, and timely feedback
- Develops multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporate appropriate educational technologies into the learning process
- Liaises effectively with internal and external partners, to create and maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
Qualifications
- Interest in clinical teaching and working with novice nursing students.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of current and relevant clinical experience (adult medical and/or surgical, care of the elderly, mental health, obstetrics/labour & delivery, neonates/paeds, primary/community care, public health).
- Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Extended Class.
- BScN required
- Previous experience in clinical instructing/precepting is an asset
- A proven commitment to achieving and developing excellence in others
- Relative training and a commitment to lifelong learning in the field
- A proven ability to work within a collaborative environment, demonstrating flexibility
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Loyalist’s “Canvas” System) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Experience facilitating learning at the post-secondary/adult level demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning is a strong asset
Please note:
Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.
Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to [email protected].
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits eligibility is based on the weekly assigned teaching hours for the Contract Academic Staff:
- 1 to 6 hours per week are Part-Time status
- 7 to 12 hours per week are Partial-Load status
- 13 or more are Sessional status
The weekly hours will by assigned by your Associate Dean.
Benefits for Part-Time & Sessional Academic Staff include:
- All part-time staff of Ontario Colleges are eligible to join the CAAT Pension plan from their date of hire CAAT pension website
- 6% vacation pay
Benefits for Partial Load Academic Staff include:
- A comprehensive Extended Health Plan (covering 85% of eligible paramedical services up to a combined maximum of $2,000 in any calendar year) College Employer Council website with Benefit Booklet
- Optional Vision and Dental Coverage
- All part-time staff of Ontario Colleges are eligible to join the CAAT Pension plan from their date of hire CAAT pension website
- Optional Life and accident insurance
- Out-of-country travel insurance
- Pregnancy and parental leave, including a top-up to Employment Insurance benefits
- Academic employees are eligible to apply for a sabbatical for professional development purposes
- Tuition subsidy opportunities
Work Life Balance Matters at Loyalist College
All Contract Academic Staff can expect:
- Employee Family Assistance Plan - provides timely short-term counselling and consultation assistance to employees and their immediate family
- Fitness Centre Membership - exclusive facilities for use by Staff and Students at the Belleville location free of charge
- An Inclusive and Accessible Workplace