Professor, Nursing Jobs

• Department: School of Health & Life Sciences
• Vacancy Type: Academic - Full-time
• Closing Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST

Academic Full-time New Position
(First consideration for Support Staff and Academic positions will be given to internal applicants in accordance with the respective Collective Agreements)
Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
As a preferred employer, Conestoga is committed to supporting the development and well-being of our employees through competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and ongoing professional and personal learning opportunities that result in enhanced skills, shared successes, and an engaged college community.
Responsibilities
The School of Health & Life Sciences is currently seeking a qualified professional to join the Nursing Program team as a Professor with primary responsibilities being teaching in the BScN Program. Under the direction of the Chair, the Professor is responsible for providing the delivery of curriculum, development of an effective learning environment for students, and academic leadership:

• Defining, evaluating, and validating program and course learning outcomes
• Working in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
• Ensuring program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses including project courses
• Fulfilling responsibilities as defined in the Academic Employees Collective Agreement
• Participating in department, portfolio/school and college-wide activities/task groups as required
• Development of industry partnerships and collaboration with industry partners
• Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Developing alternative delivery strategies, online course development, and teaching as required
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment that supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds and learning styles
• Support applied research activities including the identification and selection of potential projects

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of current clinical nursing experience is required
• Experience teaching Problem-Based Learning courses is required
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and providing a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels including international students and students requiring accommodation is an asset
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections is an asset
• Master’s Degree in Nursing required; Ph.D. in Nursing preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario is required
• Knowledge and experience of computer systems (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g. D2L) is preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives

The successful candidate will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus according to program needs. Employment commences August 2023 and the vacation period for this position will be scheduled during the Spring semester.
Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.
Based on the guidance provided by our local Public Health authority, Conestoga College will continue to take appropriate measures to protect the safety and well-being of our college community and prospective candidates throughout the recruitment and selection process. Offers of employment are contingent upon compliance with our COVID Community Safety policy which requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination, or a formal College approved exemption, will be required to fulfill this condition of employment.