Professor, School of Nursing

Lambton College

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa First Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.

At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

School of Nursing

Lambton College’s School of Nursing proudly offers programs of Personal Support Worker, Practical Nursing, and all four years of an Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree.  Students at Lambton College enjoy the benefit of smaller class sizes and a faculty team dedicated to their learning and growth, thereby giving them a rich and rewarding learning experience. The state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs with high fidelity and with high-tech equipment and simulated patients provide students with face-to-face learning experiences that are truly enjoyable and exceptional.

The new Lambton College Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing Degree program introduces students to clinical practice beginning in the winter of the first year and every term after.  Students will be placed in a variety of clinical experiences where they learn in real-life nursing settings.  They will work with actual patients and provide hands-on care and skills to prepare them for their professional nursing career.

The Position

Lambton College is seeking a full-time professor to teach in its Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing, the Professor will teach, participate in curriculum development, and conduct research as they relate to the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing Degree program at Lambton College. The Professor will be responsible for providing academic course leadership and for developing an effective learning environment through designing and delivery of programs and courses; defining and evaluating learning outcomes; developing appropriate teaching and learning environments that support student success; and developing/selecting appropriate learning materials. You will also be expected to support student learning and progress, create assessments, rubrics, and evaluate student achievement.

The Professor will actively participate in developing and modifying curriculum, participate on various committees, employ best practices from across the college system, and maintain professional competency and Nursing knowledge as essential components of this position. They will work collaboratively to ensure excellence in undergraduate teaching, quality program delivery and exemplary student experiences. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to engage in research and scholarly activities related to Health Sciences and teaching theoretical nursing concepts, and to participate in the experiential learning lab on the College campus and clinical courses in a variety of healthcare settings. Program promotion and student recruitment are essential areas of responsibility for faculty members within the School of Nursing team.

As the ideal candidate, you will have, or be in the process of obtaining, a Doctorate degree (DN/PhD/ABD) in Nursing. You will have maintained a current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and will have five (5) years of recent clinical and teaching experience, preferably in acute care, long-term care, or community care. Experience with curriculum design/development would be considered an asset, as well as experience teaching and/or training utilizing adult learning principles and teaching/assessment methodologies. You will effectively model Lambton’s core values in teaching and research and have demonstrated evidence of scholarly activity, such as publications, conference presentations, and research projects.

 If you are interested in pursuing this exciting opportunity, please apply online at: http://www.kbrs.ca/Career/17369. For more information, please contact Katherine Frank at kfrank@kbrs.ca or Abbey MacLeod at amacleod@kbrs.ca.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

KBRS will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including any accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca