Requisition Details

Position Summary

Academic Part-time Position

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 Part-Time Professor, you will develop and deliver curriculum using various engaging and innovative methods, playing a pivotal role in enhancing academic excellence through sound teaching practice.

The School of Health & Life Sciences is seeking qualified professionals to teach theory and lab courses part-time in our Nursing and affiliated programs for the fall (September to December) and/or winter (January to April) terms. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who have worked in the health care system, have experience teaching and/or mentoring students, and have expertise in the following subject matter areas:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Human Biology and Biochemistry
• Pharmacology and Pathophysiology

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on-site at Conestoga’s Doon campus, located at 299 Doon Valley Drive. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Courses are largely delivered in person according to our academic calendar. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. Courses are approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term.

In your application, please indicate your availability and identify any areas of expertise. Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

• MScN or master's degree in nursing is required; PhD preferred
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in good standing and entitled to practice with no restrictions is required
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience is required
• Previous adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is an asset
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset
• Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred
• Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team
• Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset
• Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Strong relationships with industry contacts and network connections are considered an asset

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