Part-Time Professor, Critical Care Nursing

About the Role

Conestoga College’s School of Health & Life Sciences, Continuing Education, is seeking qualified Registered Nurses with current critical care experience to teach in the Critical Care Nursing Certificate program. Successful candidates may teach theory, laboratory, and online courses. Faculty with subject-matter expertise in specialty areas, including neurological nursing, cardiovascular critical care, nephrology, and other high-acuity practice areas, are encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will deliver courses online but must conduct work within Ontario and be available to work on campus as required. Classes are offered Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses, with each course requiring approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field
• Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement
• Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons
• Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems
• Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required
• Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system
• Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles
• Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field is required
• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing is required
• Minimum five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute and critical care setting is required
• Demonstrated clinical experience and expertise in neurology and/or nephrology nursing is required
• Adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is considered 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

Pay

Compensation is determined using a standardized wage calculation that considers education, relevant industry experience, and teaching experience. Part-Time Professors are paid an hourly rate based on Teaching Contact Hours (up to 6 hours per week). This rate is inclusive of all academic responsibilities, including course preparation, delivery, and evaluation. The posted hourly rate represents an estimated range. Successful candidates will receive an individualized wage calculation at the time of offer.