Part-Time Professor, Critical Care Nursing

Position Summary Part-Time Academic, new position Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry and workforce needs, and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. The School of Health & Life Sciences, Continuing Education, is seeking qualified Registered Nurses with current critical care experience to teach in the Critical Care Nursing Certificate program. Successful candidates may teach theory, laboratory, and online courses. Faculty with subject-matter expertise in specialty areas, including neurological nursing, cardiovascular critical care, nephrology, and other high-acuity practice areas, are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will deliver courses online but must conduct work within Ontario and be available to work on campus as required. Conestoga offers classes Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Part-time Professors typically teach one to two courses. Courses are approximately three to six hours per week in the classroom for a 14-week term. Applications will be provided to the hiring team on a weekly schedule. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Responsibilities Ensure program and course curriculum are current, relevant, and reflective of best practices in the field Design appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating student progress and achievement Carry out regularly scheduled instruction according to the format prescribed for the course, including online, classroom, and computer-assisted lab lessons Ensure student awareness of course objectives, instructional approach, and evaluation systems Evaluate student progress/achievement, assuming responsibility for the overall assessment of student work within the assigned course, and maintain records as required Support students in the use of eConestoga, the learning management system (D2L), as well as maintain course materials within this system Create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds, and learning styles Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college Qualifications A Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field is required Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing is required Minimum five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute and critical care setting is required Demonstrated clinical experience and expertise in neurology and/or nephrology nursing is required Adult or post-secondary level teaching experience is considered an asset Experience with curriculum development is an asset Experience with computer systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and educational technologies (e.g., D2L) is preferred Demonstrated exceptional presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team Demonstrated ability to relate to learners and provide a positive learning environment to students working at different skill levels, including international students and students requiring accommodation, is an asset Strong commitment to academic excellence, student success, and ability to support Conestoga’s continuous quality improvement initiatives Compensation is determined using a standardized wage calculation that considers education, relevant industry experience, and teaching experience. Part-Time Professors are paid an hourly rate based on Teaching Contact Hours (up to 6 hours per week). This rate is inclusive of all academic responsibilities, including course preparation, delivery, and evaluation. The posted hourly rate represents an estimated range. Successful candidates will receive an individualized wage calculation at the time of offer.

Deliver theory, laboratory, and online courses for the Critical Care Nursing Certificate program. Ensure curriculum remains current and evaluate student progress using appropriate instructional strategies and tools.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and at least five years of acute and critical care experience. Expertise in neurology or nephrology nursing is specifically required.

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• Critical Care Nursing
• Neurological Nursing
• Cardiovascular Critical Care
• Nephrology Nursing
• Curriculum Development
• Online Teaching
• Student Evaluation
• D2L
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Clinical Instruction
• Interpersonal Communication
• Academic Collaboration

• Education
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 9, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

6 hours per week

Location requirements

Country, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Seniority

Mid-Senior level