Instructor - Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant Diploma – Physical Therapy

at  Bow Valley College

ABOUT BOW VALLEY COLLEGE

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POSITION SUMMARY

Faculty in the School of Health and Wellness are responsible for providing instruction to learners; evaluating learner progress, designing and developing curriculum and instructional materials, and supporting learners in meeting the learning outcomes of their courses and programs.
Candidates must be committed to effective teaching and demonstrate the ability to teach courses within the field of health care instruction in a broad range of settings. This includes but is not limited to teaching face to face; on-line; in blended delivery settings; synchronously via Microsoft Teams, and in the workplace.

PROVIDES A POSITIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR LEARNERS

• Supports learners with issues (for example: attendance; conduct, performance).
• Identifies areas of concern and refers to the Program Chair if follow up is necessary.
• Refers learners to other institutional supports as required (for example: tutoring, counseling).
• Ensures that special student accommodations are met (for example: reduced course load, vision impairments, hearing impairments, testing) as per individualized accommodation (IAP).
• Supports the program in awarding of scholarships and bursaries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy
• 5 years of physiotherapy experience
• Registered and Licensed with the College of Physical Therapists of Alberta
• Police information check including a vulnerable sector
• Ability to work to full scope of practice
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered
• Teaching experience an asset
• Curriculum development an asset
• Industry relationship an asset
• Strong understanding of the role of the Therapy Assistant
• If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire
  This opening is a CASUAL, Faculty position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
  Closing Date: This position will be left open until a suitable candidate is found

OTHER DUTIES /SPECIAL PROJECTS

• Follows College Policies and Procedures.
• Completes any professional development requirements (for example: D2L; Agresso Student Module training, Instructional Skills Training, FOIP).
• Ability and willingness to participate in applied research.