Academic Associate (Clinical Education and Mentorship) in the Clinical Partnership Office

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Position Description

The Ingram School of Nursing of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, is seeking applications for a full-time Academic Associate position with expertise in Mentorship. This is a 3-year contract with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be joining the School at a stimulating time of growth and energy with a recently enlarged number of education and research-focused faculty, major curricular revisions, and a physical space with state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Travel within the province of Quebec may be required.

The Ingram School of Nursing (ISON) is proud to host a respectful, multi-disciplinary and inclusive work setting in its multiple areas of activity, which includes the training of a diverse group of students. The School is part of McGill University, which is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world and among the top three in Canada. McGill is located in Montreal, Quebec www.montrealinternational.com/en/ a multiethnic city with a strong cultural life. Montreal has been selected numerous times as the best city for students in North America. Montreal is safe, housing costs are among the lowest for cities of comparable size, and overall quality of life is outstanding.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the Direction of the Director of the Clinical Partnership Office (CPO), the successful candidate will be expected to fulfill the following duties:

• Assume responsibility for the onboarding and continuous education – in collaboration with course coordinators and program directors – of preceptors, preceptor supports, clinical instructors and circulating clinical instructors, providing a foundation of excellence in mentorship of nursing students;
• Develop partnerships with various stakeholders, including health care organizations, Community-Based organizations and indigenous health organizations;
• Act as a subject matter expert on all matters related to clinical supervisors and mentorship of nursing students;
• Determine the clinical education learning needs of various nurses’ clinicians and develop continuing education programs to meet those needs;
• Support best practice for preceptorship with our partners; provide ongoing support, feedback and educational development opportunities;
• Collaborate with the Director of the Clinical Partnership Office, and the CPO Academic Coordinators on various mandates;
• Lead the recruitment process of all clinical placements for ISoN;
• Engage with various external partners/organizations in discussions related to the development of excellence in clinical education;
• Ensures that Strength-Based Nursing in Healthcare is put into practice for the students during clinical placement by supporting its application by preceptors, clinical instructors and supervisors;
• Provide support for the operations of the clinical placement cycle (replace other academic associates in their absences);
• Engage in clinical nursing education relevant forums.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum requirements for consideration are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing;
• Masters’ degree in a relevant field such as, Nursing, Education, or Administration;
• Active membership with the OIIQ;
• Experience related to nursing clinical education;
• Clinical placements recruitment experience preferred;
• Excellent verbal and written English and strong verbal and written French.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusiveness is expected.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ingram School of Nursing

Job Type: Contract Academic Staff (‘Academic Contractual’)

Job Status: Full-time

Length of Appointment: 3-year term with possibility of renewal

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:

Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.

The following supporting documents are required:

• A cover letter & curriculum vitae
• the names and contact information of three references

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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