Sessional Instructor, Health Care Assistant

Title: Sessional Instructor, Health Care Assistant

Company: North Island College
Location: Port Alberni, British Columbia
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime

Description:

This job posting is for a Sessional Instructor position in the Health Care Assistant program at North Island College. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching practice courses to Health Care Assistant students through face-to-face and online methods. The position involves implementing creative teaching strategies, managing conflict, and providing documentation for student concerns. The schedule is flexible to meet program needs, and the instructor will be expected to follow the College's vision and goals.

The responsibilities include planning and preparing learning materials, teaching assigned subjects, maintaining student records, and participating in department meetings and activities. The ideal candidate should have a Practical Nursing credential or BSN Degree, two years of teaching experience, and experience working with Older Adults. A valid BC driver's license and CPR Level HCP certification are required. Knowledge of Indigenous pedagogies and culture is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and prepare learning materials

Teach assigned subjects and maintain student records

Participate in department meetings and activities

Qualifications:

Practical Nursing credential or BSN Degree

Two years of teaching experience

Experience working with Older Adults

Valid BC driver's license and CPR Level HCP certification

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Title: Sessional Instructor, Health Care Assistant
Company: North Island College
Location: Port Alberni, British Columbia
Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.Please read the Immunization requirements for Health and Human Services Faculty, located under the Health and Human Services link located on the left menu list.Position Details Posting NumberPosting Number F1479Position Information Position Title Sessional Instructor, Health Care Assistant   
Division Health &amp; Human Services   
Department Health Care Assistant   
Supervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services   
Location Port Alberni(PA)   
Posting Type Internal/External Posting   
Position Status Sessional   
If Others, please specify   
New Position or Replacement? New   
Position End Date (if temporary) 05/15/2026   
Desired Start Date 03/09/2026   
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)Days and Hours Vary   
% 100%   
Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437 $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary Applications are invited from qualified individuals to instruct in the Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certificate program at North Island College (NIC).This instructional assignment, up to 100%, involves teaching the practice courses HCA 145: Practice Experience in Home Support, Assisted Living, and/or Group Home Setting and HCA 155: Practice Experience in MultiLevel and/or Complex Care to a Health Care Assistant cohort via facetoface and online delivery methods.Note: Practicum placements will take place in a variety of practice settings and may require travel. Applicants need to have a valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.The successful candidate will implement creative strategies in the preparation and delivery of practice course activities; use initiative in providing documentation and followup with regard to student concerns and problem resolution; and bring facilitation skills to management of conflict. The schedule for this assignment will be flexible to meet the needs of the program.The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College's vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.IMPORTANT NOTES:Please read the Immunization requirements for Health and Human Services Faculty, located on left menu list under .In accordance with the Criminal Records and Review Act, it is mandatory that faculty hired under the Faculty of Health and Human Services department have a clear Criminal Record. For more information and necessary forms, click on the link located on the left menu list.The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of selfpaced, online, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories and practicums.

Position Competencies  Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;   
 Effective Communication Skills;   
 Effectively Develops Goals &amp; Objectives;   
 Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;   
 Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;   
 Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties &amp; Responsibilities 1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL   
 To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;   
 To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;   
 To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;   
 To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;   
 To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #303: Faculty Absence from Class  Cancellation of Classes);   
 To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;   
 To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;   
 To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 414, Grade System;   
 To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY   
 To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;   
 To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;   
 To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;   
 To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;   
 To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;   
 To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;   
 To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;   
 To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other Collegewide activities, where appropriate;   
 To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;   
 To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits.

Required Education &amp; Experience  Practical Nursing credential or BSN Degree.   
 Two years' experience teaching adults, preferably at the postsecondary level.   
 Extensive experience working with Older Adults.   
 A combination of education and experience may be considered.   
 Provincial Instructor Diploma preferred.   
 Experience with Indigenous pedagogies and culture.   
 Current practising registration with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) (inclusive of Criminal Record).   
 CPR Level HCP required.   
Required Knowledge Skills &amp; Abilities Experience using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teachinglearning environment and classroom is an asset.   
 Ability to demonstrate effective team behaviours, support cooperative and effective working relationships, and contribute to shared team goals.   
 Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize and efficiently meet deadlines.   
 Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.   
 Experience with and willingness to learn, online learning management systems, i.e. D2L Brightspace, Kaltura.   
 Proficiency in the use of computer applications, the internet, and with MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams. Valid BC driver's license   
Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.Please read the Immunization requirements for Health and Human Services Faculty, located under the Health and Human Services link located on the left menu list.Posting Detail InformationPosting Open Date 01/26/2026   
Posting Close Date   
Open Until Filled Yes

Job Description Faculty Sessional

Additional Information The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on February 10, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled.If you are an internal applicant and you have received advanced notice of layoff in an appointment letter, or if you are currently laid off for all or a portion of your workload, please note this at the commencement of your cover letter, and include the effective day of layoff and the percentage of the layoff.   
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Courtenay, BC, V9N 8N6   
2503345000Human Resources:   
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