Instructor, Virtual Health Hub Assistant

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**

Instructors report directly to their applicable Program Coordinator and are located across the province of Saskatchewan in various educational settings. The incumbent instructs SIIT students in the classroom, laboratory or shop environments and assists during consultation hours. This position will require both online and in-person instruction. This position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission, and mandate.

**General Accountability**

As the educational leader in the classroom, Instructors will be responsible for delivering SIIT programs and curricula with the purpose of promoting student success. The Instructor will interact with cutting edge, new technologies that support Virtual Health Care including telerobotic ultrasonography. The Instructor will teach foundation knowledge in Health Care Systems, Safe Environments, Health Office Procedures and Basic Anatomy to support daily tasks and functionality of Virtual Health Care. The Instructor will be responsible for delivering content in a variety of ways including hands on, online instruction and asynchronous components and will also play a crucial role in curriculum development and resource building capacities. This position will require some evening instruction and flexible working hours. Working collaboratively as a team of educational professionals, Instructors will demonstrate a strong commitment to create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment at SIIT.

**Specific Accountabilities**

**_ Instruction and Administration_**
- Prepare lesson plans and appropriate delivery methods planning documents for course delivery
- Select, design, update and createrelated materials including student assessment records, and attendance records
- Maintain program equipment, laboratory facilities and materials to ensure a safe and organized work environment where applicable
- Incorporate current technology advancements within instruction and administration where applicable
- Use appropriate methods of instruction, modeling, and mentoring to facilitate student learning
- Use appropriate methods of evaluating and recording student progress within set time frames
- Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum and evaluation procedures and such instruments
- Seek professional development opportunities to keep current and relevant in applicable teaching areas, educational standards, industry trends, and best practices
- Ensure that instruction design and delivery support the approved objectives of the program
- Contribute to SIIT's strategic effectiveness by representing and participating on internal and external committees as required
- Maintain control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program
- Build a professional resource library

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Student Success_**
- Make recommendations as necessary to Learning Services and/or Program Coordinator to assist them in obtaining personal support for academic/non-academic concerns
- Create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment that provides the opportunity for meaningful learning
- Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, organize, supervise and/or monitor work experience practicums where required
- Ensure that appropriate safety practices are used at all times, students are knowledgeable of safety techniques, and all equipment is maintained in a safe working condition

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Relationship Management & Leadership_**
- Adhere to and promote academic regulations and SIIT policies and procedures
- Support the enhancement of future student enrollment through positive promotion of SIIT programs
- Attend and positively contribute during staff, department, and institute meetings
- Foster a positive, collaborative and professional working relationship among students, coworkers and partners across the institution
- Develop and maintain respectful relations through the use of problem solving and constructive resolution of student issues
- Maintain classroom, shop and/or laboratory discipline and, if necessary, recommend action to applicable supervisor regarding student behavior, including formal student disciplinary action
- Ensures a positive, diverse and inclusive work and learning environment

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bache