The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a probationary position in the School of Nursing at the rank of Senior Instructor, with a proposed starting date of July 1, 2024. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.

This position is focused on teaching in the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NBNP) and will be located at the Wood Innovation Design Centre (WIDC) in Prince George.

UNBC is ranked as one of Canada’s top small research-intensive universities with a core campus in Prince George and three additional campuses across northern BC. UNBC provides broad support for faculty to develop their research and teaching capabilities, a strong mandate for growth, a modern and comprehensive campus, and a distinct quality of life in central British Columbia.

Nursing education at UNBC includes the Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NBNP) in Fort St. John and Prince George offered over 5 consecutive semesters, a collaborative 4-year Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP) offered in conjunction with the College of New Caledonia (Prince George and Quesnel) and Coast Mountain College in Terrace, an MScN degree with thesis or project options, an MScN (Family Nurse Practitioner) degree, and a Certificate in Rural Nursing. For more information on UNBC’s School of Nursing, please visit https://www.unbc.ca/nursing.

The Senior Instructor position will assist with expansion and delivery of the NBNP. The NBNP combines theoretical and clinical coursework delivered over 2 years.

The Senior Instructor position is weighted to teaching; the successful candidate will teach theory, lab, and clinical courses in areas where they hold subject-matter and/or practical expertise. The position contributes to curriculum, course development, classroom and lab evidence-informed teaching and student assessment across the NBNP. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach in multiple modalities, to develop and maintain up-to-date teaching pedagogies, and organize practica in partnership with clinical placement teams.

The Senior Instructor is expected to engage in continuing professional development and scholarly activities, along with service to the University, community, and profession.

The successful applicant for the position will hold and maintain a Registered Nurse designation with, at minimum, an MScN degree, along with a minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience as well as interest and experience in postsecondary teaching. The nursing program is particularly seeking Registered Nurses who have current clinical expertise in any of the following areas of nursing: high acuity or advanced practice skills, pediatric nursing, perinatal nursing, geriatrics nursing, mental health, Indigenous and rural health. The successful applicant must demonstrate a high level of organization, strong communication skills, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and be able to work collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and health service agencies. Candidates will present a record of teaching excellence. Some travel by road and air to regional campuses and northern communities may be required. A valid BC driver’s license is required. Current active registration, or the ability to hold such registration, with the BCCNM is required. 

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