UVic School of Nursing: 202105 Summer Session - Second Call for Expression of Interest for Term Sessional Lecturer Opportunities

202105 Summer (May-August) Offerings and Information

The School of Nursing at the University of Victoria invites expressions of interest from individuals interested in sessional instruction specifically for courses offered in the upcoming Summer term (202105 May-August 2021). Appointments offered will commence May 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021. Note: course availability and offers are subject to change.

Application deadline: March 16, 2021 4:00pm PST
Anticipated offer decisions to be made by March 22, 2021.

Qualifications for all candidates:
· Required education: Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and Masters degree* (preferably in Nursing or other health related field).
· Active registration and in good standing with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).**
· Experience teaching in post secondary settings in course credit instruction as primary instructor is an asset.
· Demonstrated ability or capacity to teach in practice and classroom settings (face-to-face and online), including familiarity/experience with online technology-enhanced, experiential, and simulation learning environments is an asset.

Qualified Nurse Practitioner applicants interested in teaching Nurse Practitioner courses will have:
· *required education: baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.
· **active registration and in good standing with with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)** as a Nurse Practitioner.
· Demonstrated expertise and experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care settings.
· Demonstrated ability to teach in the practice and online classroom settings, and a willingness to teach and/or have experience in teaching in online technology-enhanced and experiential learning management system environments;
(Note: all Nurse Practitioner graduate programming is offered only through online distributed learning and may have several week long intensives (on-site in Victoria or online) scheduled throughout the academic calendar year).

· (for practice courses offered) must be willing to travel to various practice settings for student site visits locally (BSN courses) and provincially (Nurse Practitioner graduate courses) as nurse practitioner placements are situated within various health authorities within British Columbia. Travel is reimbursed according to university policy.

The School of Nursing reserves the right to fill future teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting. Appointments are subject to sufficient funding and enrollment in courses. Sessional Lecturers are members of CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3).

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Course Offerings

NOTE: Offers will be given for both NURS 370 and NURS 470 together so there is continuity of instructor to student experience throughout the entire term. NURS 370 is offered for the first 6 weeks followed by NURS 470 for the remainder of the term. Those hired to instruct these courses will be provided a specific instructor only orientation and then an instructor and student orientation at the beginning of the term. Instructors for these courses will conduct local student site visits at clinical sites throughout the term to ensure students are meeting course competencies and expectations. Travel is reimbursed (mileage/parking) for this purpose.

Master of Science in Nursing (MN) - Nurse Practitioner option (NUNP) - Course Offerings

NOTE: Instructors for NUNP 544 will conduct student site visits at clinical sites throughout the province to ensure students are meeting course competencies and expectations. Travel is reimbursed for this purpose in accordance with university policies.

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* 1. Enter your updated contact information

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Have you taught for the School of Nursing before? (within the last three years: 2018-2021)

Yes

No. (References Required for those who a) have never taught with UVic Nursing before or b) have taught for us but not within the last three years (2018-2021) )

References [100 characters maximum]
Please provide three names, contacts (both phone and email), and associations.

Preferably references who can speak to your teaching experience and also your professional nursing experience (i.e. clinical experience).

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* 3. Are you a current UVic School of Nursing doctoral student?

Yes

Program of Study:

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* 4. Are you available to teach for the full 202105 Summer term (May-August 2021)?

Yes

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* 5. Upload current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

All applicants, please highlight any post secondary instruction completed as primary instructor including: • Institution • Program, course number and titles instructed • Duration of instruction specific (term – month 1 - month 31, year), areas of expertise.

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* 6. Upload Cover Letter

All applicants, please include a cover letter that highlights your professional and teaching experience, including any online teaching and areas of expertise/interests. Nurse Practitioner applicants: include experience as a Nurse Practitioner, including teaching experience (both in person and online; preceptorship included), capability to teach a heavy course in addition to active practice, and any specific learning goals/objectives for wanting to be a sessional instructor.

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* 7. Areas of Expertise: Please indicate your areas of nursing expertise (knowledge and experience):

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* 8. Please indicate if you are interested in the BSN clinical courses and if you prefer a small or large assignment (student assignment numbers are not guaranteed).

NURS 370: Consolidated Practice Experience III and NURS 470: Consolidated Practice Experience IV

Small assignment (approx 6-8 students)

Large assignment (approx 9-12 students)

Please provide any additional comments for consideration [100 character maximum]:

*Required Mask Fit and CPR: Instructors for clinical practice courses are required to have a current mask fit and CPR while teaching the May-August term. If you have current certification in both and they are set to expire before or during the term, please let us know and we may be able to refer you to resources to renew those certifications.

*Dependent on what is happening in the health care systems, we will be working closely with the health authorities to develop adaptive ways to approach practice for this term. Subject to change.

If you have specific questions in regards to clinical instruction, please contact nursao@uvic.ca.

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* 9. Please indicate what graduate courses your are interested in teaching.

NUNP 543 Primary Health Care I (Adult Theory)

NUNP 544 Primary Health Care I (Adult Practice) (Note: instructor clinical site visits will be required to student in practice placements throughout the province. Applicants must be willing to travel. Travel for site visits is reimbursed in accordance with university policy.)

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UVic School of Nursing: 202105 Summer Session - Second Call for Expression of Interest for Term Sessional Lecturer Opportunities

202105 Summer (May-August) Offerings and Information

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* 1. Enter your updated contact information

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* 2. Have you taught for the School of Nursing before? (within the last three years: 2018-2021)

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* 3. Are you a current UVic School of Nursing doctoral student?

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* 4. Are you available to teach for the full 202105 Summer term (May-August 2021)?

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* 5. Upload current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

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* 6. Upload Cover Letter

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* 7. Areas of Expertise: Please indicate your areas of nursing expertise (knowledge and experience):

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* 8. Please indicate if you are interested in the BSN clinical courses and if you prefer a small or large assignment (student assignment numbers are not guaranteed).

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* 9. Please indicate what graduate courses your are interested in teaching.

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* 10. Please feel free to provide any additional comments to support your application.