Stenberg College·British Columbia
The Teaching Assistant supports the RDPN program by mentoring students, grading assignments, and tracking engagement in online courses. They collaborate with lead instructors to ensure instructional continuity and facilitate the RPN Licensing Exam Preparation Course.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to join the Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing (RDPN) Leadership Team as a Teaching Assistant (TA). As the Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in mentoring, supporting, and helping develop the next generation of Registered Psychiatric Nurses. Working closely with Didactic Faculty, you'll contribute to a collaborative, engaging, and student-centered learning environment while supporting high-quality educational delivery. Although TAs support all semesters, for TAs supporting Semesters V - VIII, the role also includes facilitating the online RPN Licensing Exam Preparation Course in Semester VIII.
For the past 19 years, Stenberg College has been an industry leader in providing psychiatric nursing education in British Columbia.
Key Responsibilities Student Support & Engagement
Track and document student attendance and engagement in online courses.
Monitor student progress and communicate concerns or trends to instructional staff.
Provide timely, consistent grading and constructive feedback on assignments and assessments.
Collaborate with instructors to identify and support students requiring additional academic assistance.
Instructional Collaboration
Meet with lead instructors prior to each semester to align roles, expectations, and weekly priorities.
Review grading rubrics, marking guides, and assessments to ensure consistency and fairness in evaluation.
Collaborate on learning activities and assignments, as appropriate.
Support instructional continuity throughout the semester.
Partner with instructors to post course welcome messages and assist with course facilitation.
Professional Responsibilities
Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Maintain confidentiality and uphold academic integrity.
Build collaborative relationships with leadership, faculty, curriculum development, and student services teams when supporting new courses.
Stenberg College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who may face barriers. We believe that diversity strengthens our team, encourages innovation, and fosters a more compassionate workplace.
Want to learn more about Stenberg College? Please check out our website at stenbergcollege.com [http://www.stenbergcollege.com]
To express your interest, please submit your Resume and Cover Letter by July 17th for consideration.
Please note, although we appreciate all applications, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Candidates must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in good standing with the BCCNM and hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing. A minimum of three years of current psychiatric nursing experience is required.
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