Contract Faculty- Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU)

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Contract Faculty- Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Posting Number 00649F Location Coquitlam Campus Grade or Pay Level In accordance with the current Collective Agreement Salary Range Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement. Position Type Faculty – Contract Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Part-Time Posting Category Faculty Start Date 01/06/2025 End Date Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Work Arrangements
Classroom teaching will occur on the Coquitlam Campus and clinical practice courses can occur at any agency within the Lower Mainland.

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best colleges even better.
The Role
The Mental Health and Personal Support Work Department in the Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for contract faculty to teach in the Mental Health and Substance Use Work ( MHSU ) Program.

Responsibilities

You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses.

You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
Responsibilities:
You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in college courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction.

Qualification:

Current unrestricted (i.e., no conditions on license or provincial registration) full registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives with undergraduate degree in Nursing or health related field, Master’s degree preferred.

•Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners (e.g., completion of Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent education or previous teaching experience with satisfactory references).

•Recent teaching experience in clinical, classroom and/or laboratory settings in a Mental Health or nursing related program or equivalent.

•Three or more years (1 year =1400 hours) of full-time Canadian nursing experience working with clients with mental health challenges (other than dementia) in a setting that utilizes a PSR approach. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

•Faculty must possess relevant knowledge of the Canadian mental health care system, including the roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members, specifically the role of the CMHW / MHSU , and current policies and procedures within mental health settings that utilize a PSR approach.

•Evidence of completion of course work in Indigenous cultural safety and humility.

•Curriculum development/ maintenance experience/ expertise.

•Effective interpersonal skills, initiative, and creativity.

•Self-directedness, strong work ethic and excellent writing ability.

•Ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to team activities.

•Satisfactory current references.

Link to Full Position Profile Needs a Criminal Records Check No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of October 10, 2024.

Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience of the position for which you are applying.

All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13037