Instructor, Medical Device Reprocessing

**COMPETITION NUMBER: 1267**

**FACULTY OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY STUDIES**

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference We are looking for a casual instructor to join our Health Administration and Technology team at our downtown campus in our Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program. This program teaches skills in sterile processing skills with the goal of having students successfully obtain their CMDRT or CRCST certification.

Our students come to us with the goals of improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Take a step forward with us: Join us and help them achieve their goals.

In the spirit of living our NorQuest values, the Faculty of Health is committed to anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and equity. We strive to meet this commitment through our approach to leading, teaching and learning.

Courses that may be available for teaching assignments are:
Introduction to Reprocessing

Surgical Instrument Processing I

Surgical Instrument Processing II

**HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE**:
As a difference maker you will:

- Show significant and progressive experience in sterile processing with a commitment to meet the standards of CSA and HSPA.
- Monitor and promote learner success and academic performance
- Collaborate and communicate with department faculty and staff, learners, and the Chair
- Actively support college, faculty, department and program priorities
- Track and identify needs for program supplies and resources
- Deliver a learner experience that is engaging and work force relevant through high-quality curriculum and authentic assessments
- Exemplify teaching excellence in your classroom
- Support and promote our commitment to anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and equity through your approach to leading, teaching and learning
- Work with groups, manage a classroom, and create engaging and dynamic lessons utilizing a variety of teaching methods

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- At least two years of recent experience working in an acute care MDRD.
- ** Current CMDRT certification is required**:

- Previous teaching experience, preferably in a post-secondary environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in using technology; demonstrated experience teaching using Moodle and/or virtual classroom software would be a benefit
- Ability to work independently, and collaborate with the team

**WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?**
- Dependable, team player
- Curiosity, innovation and the willingness to try something new and find ways forward
- Compassion, honesty and a collaborative approach
- Passion for and commitment to ongoing professional growth and staying current in the sterile processing field
- Committed to continued personal growth in relation to equity, anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the post-secondary context
- Understanding of and respect for diverse academic and cultural backgrounds of leaners

**SALARY**: Reflective upon what you bring. AKA your education and experience. This opportunity also includes 11.2% in lieu of vacation and benefits.

This is a Faculty role, and the pay range is quite large, check out the Faculty Collective Agreement Appendix A to better understand how pay is determined.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

**_
Difference Makers._** If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?
- **We empower NorQuesters.**NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice
- ** We unlock potential.**Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
- ** We strengthen Alberta.** From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further

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