Lead Instructor

**Campus Location**:New Westminster

**Employment Type**: Full-time Regular

**Position Summary**:
We are currently seeking a **Lead Instructor, Advanced Care Paramedic, **responsible for teaching and delivering the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program content through a blended model of synchronous online and face-to-face learning. In this role, you will ensure program quality by aligning content with best practices and industry needs, and supervising sessional faculty to maintain consistent education standards. Your consistent presence for students will support their academic progression and success. The role includes developing course schedules, updating student resources, preparing and grading exams, and participating in program development and quality assurance initiatives. Furthermore, the Lead Instructor engages in scholarly activities, supports student and graduate research projects, and promotes current research within the Health Sciences Division and the broader paramedic community.

**Primary Responsibilities**:
**Teaching and Classroom Support**:

- Teach and be a consistent presence for students and sessional faculty in the classroom in all courses within the ACP Program.
- Supervise and coach sessional faculty who co-teach in the program.
- Lead online synchronous components of the program. Average teaching load per week when classes are in session is 21 - 24 hours per week as assigned.
- Meet and work with students regarding their academic progression and complete education plans as required.
- Audit competency attainment of students throughout the program.
- Collaborate with ACP Academic Writing Team and Practice Education Leads (PELS), ensuring consistent and quality delivery of the ACP Program.
- Grading and providing constructive feedback for all program assessments.
- Provide ongoing support for students in the ACP Program.

**Administrative Activities**:

- Develop and communicate course schedules and faculty schedules to ensure the seamless delivery of the ACP Program.
- Update student resources, such as Blackboard as required throughout program.
- Perform administrative tasks related to program delivery such as exam preparation, equipment preparation, curriculum development, and quality assurance.
- Participate in relevant committee work, including accreditation, program development/redesign, and other curriculum related projects as assigned.

**Scholarly and Research Activities**:

- Active participation and/or leadership in Health Science Division research projects.
- Promote and support student and graduate research projects.
- Actively engage in the review and dissemination of current research within JIBC Health Sciences Division and the wider paramedic community.
- Attend and present topics at conferences as appropriate.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:
**Academic**:

- Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, in relevant academic field (e.g., Health Sciences, Education, Clinical Practice) would be considered an asset.
- Evidence of ongoing work towards gaining academic qualifications will also be considered.
- The ACP Program is committed to encouraging ongoing professional development and support will be offered for appropriate further education undertaken by faculty.

**Related Experience**:

- Recent (within five years) direct work experience in the field as an ACP (or higher)
- Experience as an instructor, evaluator, preceptor, or similar role.
- JIBC INDC-1110 Essential Skills for Training and Facilitation course, or equivalent courses in Adult Education, and/or instructional design is an asset.
- Equivalencies will be considered depending on education, research, and clinical experience.

**Other Knowledge/Training**:

- Have a background in, and knowledge of, concepts and clinical practices associated with paramedicine.
- A demonstrated commitment to education (preferably through previous teaching at the post-secondary level).
- An interest and aptitude for leading and working in a highly collaborative team environment, as well as demonstrated administrative competence including student supervision.
- Ability to facilitate all courses within the ACP Program - this position provides coordination and administrative leadership for educational aspects of the program.
- Familiarity with learning technologies and various student assessment models.

**About JIBC**

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world when a life is at stake or when health, safety, or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture - supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security, and emergency management.

As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and relat