Instructor – Psychiatric Nursing (Continuous)

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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 health care instruction in a broad range of settings.  This includes but is not limited to teaching face to face; on-line; in blended delivery settings; synchronously via adobe connect, and in the workplace

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.

This role requires extensive knowledge and experience in psychiatry.

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

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 Practical Nurses.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing or Nursing

Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in an applicable psychiatric clinical area.

Active licensure with the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA), or the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA), without restrictions, with a strong preference for CRPNA.

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

Some travel may be required

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong preference: Member of the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA)

6+ years of nursing experience

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

If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire

This opening is a continuous Faculty position. 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.

Closing Date: March 4th, 2026

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.