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Health Sciences Instructor

Grande Prairie, AB • On-site

Northwestern Polytechnic
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Full-time

Re-posted 8 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach health sciences courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology.

  • Prepare and deliver course content to students during the fall and winter semesters, with potential spring courses.

  • Participate in security screening processes as part of the final hiring steps.

Job description

True North As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP's mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees.

We 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 day. While our potential as one of Alberta's newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we 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 NWP's core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Department The Department of Nursing Education and Health Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is housed in the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside the award winning Grande Prairie Regional Hospital. The Role The School of Health is seeking two part time sessionals or one full time sessional Health Sciences Instructor with the ability to teach health sciences courses from August 15, 2026 to April 30, 2027. To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/ What We Offer Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences

If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.We are seeking two part-time or one full-time sessional instructor roles in the School of Health to teach health sciences courses. A Masters degree in Nursing, Health Science, Biology, or a closely related field is required, with a preference given to candidates holding a PhD, MD, or NP credential. This position will include classes in the fall and winter semesters, with the possibility of spring courses

The courses of instruction may include Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening. 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 credential; and a teaching philosophy statement. How to Apply Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered. We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

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. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca. Thank you for applying to NWP!We are seeking two part-time or one full-time sessional instructor roles in the School of Health to teach health sciences courses. A Masters degree in Nursing, Health Science, Biology, or a closely related field is required, with a preference given to candidates holding a PhD, MD, or NP credential

This position will include classes in the fall and winter semesters, with the possibility of spring courses. The courses of instruction may include Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology. Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.

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 credential; and a teaching philosophy statement. How to Apply Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. 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.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca. Thank you for applying to NWP!

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