New job Pre-Health Sciences Instructor, Health and Science Programs in Nunavut

Pre-Health Sciences Instructor, Health and Science Programs

Company : Nunavut Government
Salary : $95,882 - $108,810 a year
Location : Nunavut

Full Description

Community:
Rankin Inlet
Reference number:
041-170921-PREN-15117
Type of employment:
Term
Type of Employment 2:
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin Inlet.
Union Status:
This position is included in the Nunavut Employees Union
Salary:
$95,882 to $108,810
Northern Allowance:
18,517
No staff housing available
Closing Date:
Friday, September 17, 2021 - 11:59pm

1 year term

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin Inlet.

Under the direction of the Program Manager for the Nursing and Health Sciences division, the Pre-Health Sciences Instructor will prepare and deliver classroom instruction in the Pre-Health Sciences program and other courses in the Nursing and Health Sciences programs of Nunavut Arctic College. The Pre-Health Sciences Instructor delivers lessons using a variety of instructional strategies and will develop and administer materials for student evaluation and assessment. The Pre-health Sciences Instructor will search, review and recommend resource materials to enhance the program and will recommend and participate in curriculum revisions with Nursing and Health Sciences faculty.

The Pre-Health Sciences program is a 10 month program delivered through 3 semesters. The program is designed to provide access to health careers for those who do not meet regular university or program entrance requirements. The purpose of the Pre-Health Sciences program is to provide a solid academic foundation and prepares successful students to pursue an education in a health field. Graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences program can apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing or other health programs such as Maternity Care Worker certificate or Midwifery Diploma. Presently the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is awarded by the senate of Dalhousie University.

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree with credits in Math, Chemistry and Biology. Preference will be given to applicants with a science Master’s Degree. The incumbent must have experience working and teaching in a cross-cultural environment and have specific understanding and experience of adult instructional skills. Applicants must have experience teaching in a classroom setting. Knowledge of the Canadian and/or Nunavut health care systems and/or nursing would be an asset. Additional assets include involvement in scholarly activities including research and published work, knowledge of program and/or project development, management, needs assessment and curriculum development. Basic knowledge in counselling and/or life skills coaching is an asset.

Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official language is an asset.

Equivalencies that consist of an acceptable combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit is an asset.

Current Indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees that apply and are successful on this term position may be offered an transfer assignment for the duration of the term.


If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

  • The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
  • Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
  • Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
  • Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
  • Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
  • Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact:

Nunavut Arctic College (Iqaluit)

Manager of Human Resources Nunavut Arctic College
P.O. Box 600
Iqaluit, Nunavut X0A 0H0
Phone: 867-979-7231
Fax: 867-979-7108
Email: [email protected]
www.arcticcollege.ca


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