Emergency Services Instructor - Tenure Track
Emergency Services Instructor - Tenure Track
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Job Description
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As the largestpost-secondary institution in northern Alberta Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge skills creativity and tospark and empower success NWPsmission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offersa wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates diplomas apprenticeships and exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home the distinctive communities and industries we serve and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every our potential as one of Albertas newest polytechnics is ever-growingwe recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity driven by results and aligned to NWPs core values of being responsive innovative and connected.
The Department
The Emergency Services Department offers the Emergency medical Responder (EMR) and Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) certificate programs and is housed within the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside Grande Prairie Regional Hospital (GPRH).
The Role
The Emergency Services Department is seeking a Full-Time Tenure-Track Instructor to develop deliver and maintain content support student placements and facilitate hands-on lab instruction for the EMR and PCP programs.
To learn more about the Academic Staff please click here: We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canadas newest polytechnic committed to being the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.
Requirements
Job Requirements
We are seeking candidates for the position who hold a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate and who are registered with a current practice permit and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Additionally candidates must have at least two years of full-time experience in paramedic practice and previous experience in EMS education is highly an Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma will be considered an asset but is not a requirement for the position.
Ideal candidates will embody professionalism and possess a positive attitude towards education. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with students. Candidates should be capable of working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and exhibit self-direction and motivation.
Successful candidates will have the ability to provide guidance and direction to others as well as demonstrate creativity in problem-solving. A strong awareness of the goals and vision of Northwestern Polytechnic and EMS education is essential.
Candidates would ideally possess the following:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support instructor
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support instructor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor
- International Trauma Life Support instructor
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program instructor
- First Responder Mental Health instructor
- Development and delivery of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)
- Operating High-fidelity manikins and scenario development
- Operating simulation management systems
- Proficient with learning management systems and online instruction
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office Zoom Teams and Outlook
Candidates selected for an interview must provide their registration practice permit and all relevant certificates. The interview process will include a panel questioning session and a teaching segment. During this teaching session candidates will be required to deliver a concise visual presentation on an EMS skill to be revealed upon contact for an interview and the presentation should be supported by documentation or handouts that would typically be provided to students. All supplies will be provided for the demonstration and all candidates will be expected to demonstrate the EMS skill during the interview. Following the demonstration candidates should be prepared to respond to questions related to the showcased skill.
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a securityscreening.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs please also include:
- a cover letter;
- reference list;
- a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
- proof of credentials certificates and
- a teaching philosophy statement
To apply go to and select the job posting. All job postings close at 11:59pm on the specified posting date. Please note that there is a maximum amount of attachments. Please consolidate attachments into one document before uploading if attaching more than the maximum allowed.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact Human Resources at
Employment Type
Full-Time
