Instructor - RN Pathway to Canadian Practice

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Job Description

About Bow Valley College

For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036. Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca.

Position Summary

Faculty in the School of Health and Wellness are responsible for providing instruction to learners; evaluating learner progress, designing and developing curriculum and instructional materials, and supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs.

Candidates must be committed to effective teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach courses within the field of nursing in a broad range of settings. This includes but is not limited to teaching face to face; on-line; simulated nursing practice areas, and in clinical settings.

Provides Quality Instruction in Courses as Assigned

• Instructs courses as assigned.

• Selects instructional strategies to meet learner needs.

• Creates lesson plans.

• Develops and update curriculum, guides and rubrics as requested by Program Chair.

• Evaluates learner performance on an ongoing basis and provides learners and administrators with learner progress reports.

• Maintains official records as required.

• Provides instruction to a variety of settings.

Provides a Positive Learning Experience for Learners

• Supports learners regarding issues (for example: attendance; conduct, performance).

• Identifies areas of concern and refer to the Program Chair if follow up is necessary.

• Refers learners to other institutional supports as required (for example: tutoring, counseling).

• Ensures that special student accommodations are met (for example: reduced course load, vision impairments, hearing impairments, testing) as per individualized accommodation (IAP).

• Supports the program in awarding of scholarships and bursaries.

• Participates in college and departmental events that promote learner success (for example: orientation, graduation).

Builds and Maintains Relationship with Internal and External Stakeholders and promote the Department and the College

• Keeps current regarding changes in best practice and adapts curriculum as required.

• Assists with articulation and transfer activity for learners as required.

• Meets with industry stakeholders and sit on Advisory Committees as required.

• Attends external community meetings.

• Participates in recruitment events as schedule permits.

• Maintains a networking relationship with employers of Licensed Practical Nurses.

Other Duties /Special Projects

• Follows College Policies and procedures.

• Completes any professional development requirements (for example: D2L; Agresso Student Module training, Instructional Skills Training, etc).

• Ability and willingness to participate in applied research.

• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities encompass all faculty professional duties related to instructional delivery, including teaching preparation; program and course development; evaluation; student support such as remediation and consultation; participation in special projects and College committees; and other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing

• Current CRNA or CLHA practice permit without restrictions

• 4 years of nursing experience

• CPR Health Care Provider Level

• Up to date immunization records

• Police Information Check including a vulnerable sector

• Ability to work to full scope of practice

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Some travel may be required

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of nursing experience

• Bachelor or Masters degree in relevant field

• Teaching in a nursing program

• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator or equivalent experience/certification.

• Curriculum development

• Industry relationship

• Strong understanding of the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse

• Experience with Learning Management System

Closing Date: August 21, 2026

This opening is a temporary (faculty) position, with an anticipated conclusion in August, 2027. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Union :

BVCFA

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.