Job Description

About Bow Valley College

Bow Valley College is Calgary's college with local impact and global reach, serving more than 15,000 students. We launch our students by preparing them for in-demand jobs through high-quality, future-oriented education. We advance our graduates into careers in healthcare, technology, business, entertainment arts, social services, and more, contributing to our economy and community. We evolve our students through work-integrated learning, upskilling, and reskilling. Proud to be named one of Canada's Top 50 research colleges, our applied research focuses on health and educational technology, and social innovation. Home to the Digital Entertainment Nexus, Calgary's first esports arena, and the Bears varsity team, Bow Valley College is celebrating 60 years of student success. Learn more about the opportunities we create at bowvalleycollege.ca.

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.

Position responsibilities and accountabilities include but are not limited to:

Provides Quality Instruction in Courses as Assigned

Instructs courses as assigned. Selects instructional strategies to meet learner needs. Creates lesson plans. Develops and update curriculum, guides and rubrics as requested by Program Chair. Evaluates learner performance on an ongoing basis and provides learners and administrators with learner progress reports. Maintains official records as required. Provides instruction to a variety of settings.

Provides a Positive Learning Experience for Learners

Supports learners regarding with issues (for example: attendance; conduct, performance). Identifies areas of concern and refer 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. Participates in college and departmental events that promote learner success (for example: orientation, graduation).

Builds and Maintains Relationship with Internal and External Stakeholders and promote the Department and the College

Keeps current regarding changes in best practice and adapts curriculum as required. Assists with articulation and transfer activity for learners as required. Meets with industry stakeholders and sit on Advisory Committees as required. Attends external community meetings. Participates in recruitment events as schedule permits. Maintains a networking relationship with employers of Health Care Aides.

Required qualifications:

Practical Nurse Diploma 4 years of nursing experience Meets government Health Care Aide facilitator requirements CLPNA or CARNA Practice Permit without restriction CPR Health Care Provider Level Up to date immunization records Police Information Check including a vulnerable sector N95 Mask Fitting Ability to work to full scope of practice Recent experience in teaching the HCA curriculum is seen as an asset An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 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:

July 7, 2025



Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.