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ANES 4001: Anesthesia Workstations — Content Expert/Curriculum Developer

Thompson Rivers University
Canada
May 01, 2025
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Application Restrictions

Job Type

Open Learning Curriculum Development

Closing Application Date

5/1/2025

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Anticipated completion of all project phases

4/7/2025

Project Type

Major Revision

DUTIES

Brief description of the project:

Thompson Rivers University, Open Learning (TRU-OL) is looking for a qualified content expert/curriculum developer to complete a major revision of ANES 4001: Anesthesia Workstations .

Course Description:

Students explore current practices in the preparation, operation, and troubleshooting of anesthesia delivery workstations. Topics include the structure, function, and operating principles of workstation components as well as information on anesthetic pollution, equipment hazards, and checks and maintenance procedures for anesthesia workstations. Students analyze the uses of airway and adjunct equipment.

Course Development Process:

The course developer will work under the guidance of the Instructional Designer responsible for the course development project, and in collaboration with the course development team will:

  • Participate in brainstorming and planning sessions.
  • Develop a detailed framework (or blueprint) for the course which includes relevant learning outcomes, learning activities, and assessments appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
  • Revise and/or develop content, including learning activities and authentic assessments to ensure that they are relevant and appropriate for an online continuous entry course.
  • Create multimedia or other active learning activities to ensure student engagement through experiential learning.
  • Choose effective and appropriate resources, ideally digital, and prioritize low-cost and accessible options, such as Open Educational Resources (OERs), TRU's e-Library collection and article databases, and other accessible material and media. TRU respects intellectual property laws and expects curriculum developers to accurately cite sources and identify material that may require copyright clearance. They will follow the guidance of the Instructional Designer on the inclusion of any AI- generated content.

    • TRU-OL uses a collaborative approach to course development that involves interactive planning meetings and review sessions as needed.

    Expectations:

  • Meet the deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline.
  • Respond to project-related communication and meeting requests in a timely manner (within 48 hours).
  • All team members will provide feedback that is
  • constructive and relevant, and
  • centered on course content and learning activities.
  • Participate in post-development contract evaluation.
  • Communicate in a professional and respectful way in accordance with TRU Policy Number BRD 17-0: RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE AND HARASSMENT PREVENTION (tru.ca)

    • QUALIFICATIONS

    Criteria for assignment of work:

    The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the following criteria:

  • Be an Anesthesia Assistant (with AA diploma from a recognized program) or an Anesthesiologist, with a minimum of 3 years' recent clinical experience in a practice utilizing AAs within Anesthesia Care Team (ACT) model.
  • Experience in AA clinical education (teaching and evaluating) as a clinical educator, mentor, or preceptor.
  • Significant relevant work experience.
  • Demonstration of current and ongoing engagement in the course subject matter through research and/or the scholarship of teaching, including the dissemination of outcomes in appropriate academic venues.
  • Preference is given to faculty members with a successful on-going record of teaching and scholarship.
  • Proven course development skills in a face-to-face or distance environment, including the ability to write in a clear and consistent style with grammatical accuracy, to meet deadlines, and to work in a collaborative and consultative manner.
  • Experience or education in online course development or online facilitation is an asset but not required.

    • Please submit a cover letter detailing how you meet the selection criteria, CV/resume, copies of transcripts, and a writing sample^ via the online application system; please combine these components as one file in your attachment. Response to this notification signifies that you are willing and able to comply with the aforementioned terms and conditions of the project work.

    Copies of transcripts are not required if you are currently working, or have in the recent past worked, for TRU or TRU-Open Learning

    ^A writing sample could include a lesson outline, learning activity, element of evaluation, etc., or indicate the name(s) of any TRU Open Learning or BCOU courses that you have written

    Pay Band

    Location

    CA (Primary)

    # of Hires Needed

    1

    Organizational Unit

    Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Curriculum Services, OL

    Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

    Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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