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MITT is a post-secondary institute offering industry-driven, student-focused education in the areas of skilled trades, business and information technology, health care, and human services. We provide affordable, timely, skills-based education for learners seeking career entry as well as those looking to acquire relevant, in-demand competencies at any point in life.
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Post-Secondary Instructor, Health Care Aide and Personal Support Worker*
Term of Employment: October 31, 2022 to April 31, 2023
Rate of Pay: $52.48 to $71.41
Location: Pembina Campus and/or remotely, as required
- Friday: 8:45 am to 3:15 pm (6.5 hours/week)*
The Health Care Aide and Personal Support Worker (HCAPSW) Post-Secondary Instructor possess the necessary knowledge, passion for their industry, and interpersonal skills to ensure an exceptional educational experience for adult learners. The HCAPSW Post-Secondary Instructor will inspire and engage students through teaching relevant industry-specific content, using applicable learning methodologies and technologies, and fostering effective learning environments. Students graduating from the program will be confident and knowledgeable in both technical and soft skills, allowing for personal and professional growth, and leading to success in their current or future careers.
As a role model for students, and as an ambassador for MITT, the HCAPSW Instructor is committed to professionalism and leadership. They place value in strong working relationships and strive to build trust and effective communication in the workplace.
The HCAPSW Post-Secondary Instructor recognizes that an outstanding student experience is not restricted to the classroom. They appreciate the value that MITT brings to students through other institutional student supports and seek to engage students with those supports. They are a team-player, actively seeking out opportunities to collaborate with internal partners to ensure an outstanding student experience.
The HCAPSW Post-Secondary Instructor is a lifelong learner, committed to maintaining expertise and willing to learn new skills in their field. They are dedicated to professional development in adult learning, willing to learn, grow, and develop instructional skills in an effort to provide masterful guidance to students.
MITT is seeking Post-Secondary Instructors for the following courses:
Course Name
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Course Cod*e
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Course Dates*
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Days*
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Time*
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Minimum Instructor Qualification*
Supporting Complex Care Needs I
HCA-240
October 31-November 17, 2022
Monday-Friday
8:45am-3:15pm
Nursing degree or diploma with a current and valid Nursing license
Supporting Complex Care Needs I
HCA-240
November 20-December 16, 2022
Monday-Friday
8:45am-3:15pm
Nursing degree or diploma with a current and valid Nursing license
Health Care Aide Practicum I
HCAUC-130
January 9-February 9, 2023
Monday-Friday
35 hours per week and hours may vary based on needs of practicum sites
Nursing degree or diploma with a current and valid Nursing license
Health Care Aide Practicum II
HCAUC-140
February 20-March 16, 2023
Monday-Friday
35 hours per week and hours may vary based on needs of practicum sites
Nursing degree or diploma with a current and valid Nursing license
Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology I
RH-240
January 4-February 17, 2023
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
12:30-3:15pm
Bachelor of Science (or another health science-related degree) with anatomy and physiology course work
Introduction to the Healthcare Environment
HCA-200
January 4-February 17, 2024
Wednesdays and Fridays
8:45-11:30am
Nursing degree or diploma or another health science-related degree.
Effective Communication for Collaborative Care Practice
HCA-210
January 4-April 14, 2023
Tuesday and Thursdays
8:45-11:30am
Nursing degree or diploma or another health science-related degree.
Human Development across the Life Span
HCA-220
January 4-April 14, 2023
Mondays and Fridays
8:45-11:30am (M)
12:30-3:15pm (F)
Nursing degree or diploma or another health science-related degree.
Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology II
RH-250
February 27-April 14, 2023
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
12:30-3:15pm
Bachelor of Science (or another health science-related degree) with anatomy and physiology course work
Supporting Mental Health and Cognitive Challenges
HCA-230
February 27-April 14, 2023
Wednesdays and Fridays
8:45-11:30am
Nursing degree or diploma or another health science-related degree.
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Responsibilities include but are not limited to: *
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Instruction, Preparation, Planning*
- Instruct course using MITT curriculum; utilize appropriate and creative instructional methods, such as lectures and demonstrations to accommodate the learning styles of individual students; enhancing the student learning experience and ensuring engagement in learning activities;
- uses relevant technology to support instruction; including the use of MITT’s Learning Management System and remote learning tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- continuously checks in with students to ensure they understand course material and are able to retain the information they learned;
- prepares course outlines, including course timetabling within the academic year, learning outcomes, and assessment and evaluations;
- prepares, administers, and evaluates assignments and assessments; provides marks and feedback to students on their assessment items in a timely manner to ensure they have time to learn and improve;
- plans lessons and classroom activities, consistently demonstrating preparedness for class;
- fosters accountability, teamwork, and collaboration in students, preparing activities that focus on both individual and group work;
- Conduct research related to curriculum; continuously reviews curriculum to ensure its appropriateness and currency; works with MITT’s Educational Developers, Program Manager, and Academic Coordinator to formalize curriculum changes.
- Implement and adopts curricular changes, willingly adjusting course materials in order to meet Institutional needs.
- Coordinate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements for students, preparing WIL materials, and conducting on-site visits to ensure students are meeting the needs of the placement company/organization. Creates alternative capstone-type WIL projects for students who do not meet the WIL requirements for a placement and in the case of an unforeseen occurrence that warrants students not frequent on-site placements.
Classroom Environment
- Foster a positive and respectful classroom environment (both in-class and on-line), motivating students to behave in a professional manner while they accomplish their educational goals
- serves as a role model to students, demonstrating employability skills and subject matter expertise in their own professional conduct, values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom
- Demonstrate approachability and a desire to help, encouraging trust and lines of communication with students:
- provides appropriate direction to students regarding their own educational and individual growth goals;
- maintains professional boundaries with students as a mentor, leader, and manager;
- provides fair, supportive, and consistent feedback to students to assist them with accomplishing their educational goals;
- manages inappropriate student behavior according to the Institution’s policies and procedures.
- Encourage students to succeed and learn from failures, extinguishing discouragement and disappointment, and instead fostering personal and professional growth to help students reach their full potential.
Administrative
- Maintain and enters accurate and relevant student information and records in the Student Information System and MITT D2L BrightSpace (Learning Management System) ensuring information is entered in a timely manner.
- Provide information and updates to the Registrar’s Office when necessary.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Adhere to and utilizes MITT’s policies and procedures
- Ensure safety and proper use of equipment and supplies, ensuring regular servicing and maintenance, and managing inventory.
- Effectively manage classroom materials and resources
Institutional Collaboration and Participation
- Utilize Student Services supports, referring students to Student Services when necessary.
- Communicate and collaborates with other members of instructional staff, either in the same program area or another program.
- Participate as an active team member by sharing in program-specific activities, as well as Institution-wide activities.
- Work cooperatively with other departments to enhance the student experience and contribute to the overall goals and activities of the institution
- Serve as an ambassador of MITT, supporting the goals, objectives, and activities of MITT.
- Willing to serve on committees responsible for academic and faculty matters.
- *Professionalism and Professional Development
- Provide the opportunity for students to give feedback on their educational experience, encouraging continuous improvement of instructional methods and the overall program
- Review and evaluate one’s own teaching and learning strategies and methodologies to ensure self-assessment and continuous improvement.
- Attend trades seminars and workshops, whenever possible, to keep current with industry and educational requirements.
- Maintain technical knowledge and expertise in order to deliver up-to-date, relevant curriculum content.
- Foster, maintain and enhance ties to industry.
- Committed to ongoing professional development in adult learning principles and methodologies.
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Required Qualifications and Experience*:
A combination of related education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum Instructor Qualification by course
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of recent, industry-related work experience
- Experience in training and facilitating adults
- Experience working in a supervisory position
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent technical skills related to the use of technology in the classroom
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with others and exercise good judgement
- Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to develop and build both internal and external partnerships
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and work proactively
- Ability to deal effectively in stressful situations where tact and diplomacy are needed
- Ability to take initiative and work proactively
- Ability to work well as a team member, demonstrating collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and embrace change
- Ability to work well in small to large group settings
- Ability to adopt and embrace a learner-centered approach to teaching
- Strong intercultural communication skills
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Preferred Qualifications and Experience*:
- Experience in instructing adult learners, including classroom management, designed and implementing student assessment and evaluation tools, and lesson planning, is considered an asset
- Experience with Microsoft Office is considered an asset
- Experience using a Learning Management System is an asset
- On-line/blended learning teaching experience is an asset
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An eligibility list may be created for similar positions. Developmental opportunities may be available for candidates who do not meet all of the requirements of the position.*
Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 26, 2022. Submit your resume and cover letter, including the courses you are apply to instruct, using our online application system.
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We are growing, come grow with us. MITT offers a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive income and benefits, and opportunities for professional and personal growth and development._*
MITT is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, applicants are asked to inform us if they require an accommodation. All information received as it relates to accommodation will be kept confidential.
This position requires the successful completion of a Criminal Record check including vulnerable sector.
Please do not disclose personal health information or protected personal information through the application process.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52.48-$71.41 per hour
