Professor, Practical Nursing

[efawcett]

Department: Health, Wellness & Sciences
Campus: Owen Sound
Classification: Academic
Posting Date: January 15, 2024
Salary Range: $73,079-$126,689 (as per Faculty collective agreement)
Status: Full-Time
Effective Date: August 2024

This position will be assigned a Fall/Winter rotation but teaching assignments may be changed by the Dean/Associate Dean to occur in any of the three semesters.

We are seeking a full-time Professor to teach in our Practical Nursing program. As a faculty member in the Health, Wellness and Sciences academic area at Georgian College, you will have the opportunity to apply your passion for teaching and share your rich industry experience by creating a supportive and effective learning environment which allows students to achieve their full academic potential.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Develop and deliver a wide variety of courses in our Practical Nursing program
• Evaluate student progress / achievement
• Maintain subject expertise through professional development, contact with industry, other educational institutions and / or professional bodies
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment
• Incorporate a variety of learning / teaching strategies to meet student needs
• Participate in portfolio / academic / campus and college-wide activities as required
• Participate in course / curriculum revision, program revision and renewal activities
• Develop alternative delivery strategies, and online course development and teaching, as required
• Detailed descriptions of responsibilities are defined in the classification definition of professor in the Academic Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a Master’s degree in Nursing
• Must possess and maintain current registration, in good standing, as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a nursing practice setting
• Previous teaching experience at a postsecondary level and / or adult training experience
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to contribute to, and work in, a positive team environment and to foster the same in their students
• Commitment to life-long learning
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Asset / Preferred:
• Previous experience teaching in a Practical Nursing diploma program
• Experience with acute / health assessment and / or speciality nursing
• Experience with online course development and / or online teaching
• Experience with teaching nursing skills in a lab environment
• Experience with nursing simulation (low – medium or high fidelity)
• Experience in some or all of the following: curriculum development, universal design for learning, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising and student success strategies
• Computer literacy: Learning Management Software (i.e. Blackboard) and Student Information Systems
• Ability to effectively integrate new technology into teaching and learning
• The ability to teach in more than one program area

The successful candidate will be required to submit proof of Professional Liability Insurance
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a teaching lesson during the interview and / or present a professional portfolio.

Acceptable proof of education (degrees, credentials) from recognized post-secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Consideration will first be given to qualified internal full time and partial-load employees, in accordance with the Academic Collective Agreement.

To be considered for this position, please visit our website at www.GeorgianCollege.ca and apply by navigating to About Us and then to Career Opportunities.

Applications for this position must be received by 11:59 p.m. on January 29, 2024. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.