Instructor, Therapeutic Recreation Jobs

INSTRUCTOR, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to finding ways forward to join our Faculty of Health Studies team as temporary, full-time instructor in our Therapeutic Recreation program.

If you are someone who is looking to join a dynamic team of individuals who practice a we>they approach to delivering quality education, then the TR Instructor position is for you. Reporting to the Program Chair, the TR Instructor will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to helping our learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for future practice in Therapeutic Recreation. This position requires someone who is dependable, possesses excellent communication skills, likes to work with people, and has a desire to play at work & work at play.

Our instructors take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of the students they teach. You will join a collaborative academic community that thrives on energy, motivation, and dedication to the success of both our students and colleagues.

Our students come to us with the goal of improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Join our team and help the students achieve their goals. This is temporary full-time position from September 11, 2023 – December 31, 2024. The successful candidate must be able to teach in-person at the downtown Edmonton campus.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Participate in professional development.
• Participate and assist with curriculum development projects.
• Contribute to the achievement of divisional and program unit goals.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Model professional behaviour at all times.
• Provide instruction for both online and in-person classes.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate student performance and progress.
• Supervision of students in both lab and practicum settings.
• Prepare and deliver instructional material for both theory and lab courses.
• Maintain appropriate student records and reports.
• Manage student progress and provide resources to enhance student learning.
• Demonstrate professional conduct.
• Responsible for curriculum maintenance of instructional courses.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of the program and college.
• Demonstrate effective human relations skills.
• Facilitate learning in a variety of methods including lecture, laboratory, and practicum learning.
• Liaise with other instructional team members.
• Provide feedback to the students in order to facilitate the successful completion of their diploma program.

What You Bring

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience in a post–secondary environment (or coursework in adult education).
• Current professional member of ATRA (CTRS certification is an asset).
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or developing curriculum.
• If your education was received internationally we recommend you obtain an international education assessment through IQAS , WES , or one of the other nationally designated organizations.
• 5+ years clinical experience in recreation therapy.
• Computer skills and online teaching experience preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation (Masters’ degree an asset).

What Makes You a Difference Maker

As a difference maker you bring:

• Ability to develop different classroom strategies to keep learners engaged.
• Up-to-date immunization records including COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passion for Therapeutic Recreation.
• Advanced skills in conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• A Vulnerable Sectors Check within the last thirty days.
• Strong oral communication and writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to teach individuals at different skill levels.
• Ability to establish an interactive learning environment with skill, practice, and be able to apply the basic principles and practices of adult education.
• A Police Information Check within the last ninety days.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to evaluate student performance through various academic methods.

SALARY: Reflective upon what you bring, AKA your education and experience. This is a fulltime term position until Decemeber 31, 2023 with immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs.

This is a Faculty role therefore the pay range is quite large, the Faculty Association agreement Appendix A outlines how pay is determined.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4074

CLOSING DATE: July 19, 2023 @ 11:59PM MST

APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further !