Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Nursing

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech's innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University invites applications for a year limited term Academic Associate position in the area of Nursing to commence on September 1, 2022 in our Collaborative Undergraduate Nursing Program. This position reports to the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and is subject to budgetary approval..

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their own teaching in the University's web-centric and mobile learning environment. Primary duties include preparing, delivering and grading all course material, assignments, quizzes and exams for as assigned. The Academic Associate will be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course. Duties may include the supervision of teaching assistant(s) and working with Clinical Sessional Instructors.

The successful candidate will be appointed as an Academic Associate for the equivalent of 7 standard courses in the Fall and Winter term(s) and will be expected to follow a 70% teaching, 20% service, and 10% other, each year of this contract

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching with an ability to utilize a technology-enhanced learning approach and explore and develop new pedagogies.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching with an ability to utilize a technology-enhanced learning approach and explore and develop new pedagogies.

Required Skills:

• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
• Candidates will have demonstrated excellence in teaching with undergraduate/graduate students in a nursing program
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
  
• Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets
  
• Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
  
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
  
• Excellent organizational skills are needed to effectively manage course delivery, the marking of assignments and exams and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner

Required Education:

• An undergraduate degree in nursing (BScN) and a Master's degree in Nursing or a related field would are both required.
  
• PhD and practice experience as an RN preferred
  
  

Required Experience:

• Applicants for this position must be Registered Nurses (Regular or Extended class) and hold a current license entitling them to practice with no restrictions with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
  
• Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence and experiences in nursing education in a post-secondary environment at the university level.
  
• Past experience or ability to deliver undergraduate content in one or more of the following domains would be beneficial: clinical education, health assessment, med-surgical nursing, and nursing theory. In addition, experience with simulation would be an asset.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume through the Ontario Tech website. Applications will be accepted until August 2, 2022 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the Faculty Association. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website.

Ontario Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous Peoples in Canada will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the university required all students, faculty, staff and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined by our mandatory vaccine directive. This directive was paused, effective May 1, 2022, but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts. All employees of the university will be expected to comply with the requirements of this directive.

The university recognizes faculty and staff may require accommodations. We are committed to an accommodation process in which individualized needs (e.g. for medical and religious/creed grounds) are appropriately addressed under the Ontario Human Rights Code. A Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy.

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 8/1/2022

Expected End Date: 7/31/2023