Professor, Nursing

Location

Belleville, ON | Canada

Job description

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.

Professor, Nursing

Reporting to the Associate Dean, Health Studies, the incumbent facilitates the delivery of a range of theory and practice courses in the family of Nursing programs.  The incumbent will incorporate a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies that are designed to meet the needs of learners. The incumbent will also participate in research and scholarship initiatives. In addition, the Professor will have the opportunity to provide academic leadership in the coordinator of courses and/or programs in accordance with the collective agreement and College procedures.

Professor Responsibilities:

• Implements a range of delivery strategies, which complements the varied learning styles represented in a post-secondary classroom and encourages a cooperative learning climate, incorporating evidence-based practice and best practice guidelines
• Develops and implements course learning outcomes and assessment strategies, ensuring that they reflect program goals
• Defines, evaluates and validates learning outcomes for courses and programs, ensuring that students are aware of relevant learning outcomes, strategies and assessment techniques
• Participates in the scholarship of teaching and learning and contributes to the body of knowledge of the profession through ongoing research, dissemination and pursuit of funding to support such work
• Supports student progress in assigned courses through individual tutorial and academic counseling
• Participates as a Loyalist College Nursing Programs representative on related regional and provincial planning committees
• Engages in ongoing faculty development opportunities and effectively liaises with colleagues and other College and community partners to maintain a collaborative and relevant learning environment
• Contributes to program development by participating in the Provincial Program Review and National Accreditation processes and maintenance of the program accountability portfolio
• Assists in program awareness and program recruitment activities
• Assists with the creation and supervision of student field placements as assigned
• Incorporates appropriate technological tools that support the learning environment

Qualifications:

• Must be a Bachelor’s prepared nurse (BScN) and holds a Masters degree in a related field. A PhD in Nursing, Doctorate of Professional Nursing or Nurse Practitioner is preferred
• Must be a member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• A commitment to excellence in teaching and learning demonstrated through at least five (5) years’ experience
• In addition to teaching experience, evidence of recent, relevant Nursing practice experience is required
• Evidence of scholarship in practice and research artifacts are required
• A demonstrated understanding of the principles of adult learning with an ability to develop and review appropriate curriculum that conveys the current knowledge, skills and attitudes that are aligned with best practices in the field
• An ability to apply an understanding of diversity and inclusiveness to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Computer literacy and a willingness to learn and utilize learning tools (such as Canvas) employed at the college to enhance student success
• Experience with simulation technology in nursing education is preferred
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners including other members of the faculty team

TO APPLY:

Please find the above position on our Employment Opportunities webpage, by following this link: https://www.loyalistcollege.com/employment/work-at-loyalist-2/

This position is posted in accordance with Article 17.1 of the Full Time Support Staff Collective Agreement

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.

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