Contract Faculty - Nursing

Douglas College; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in Canada is seeking a Contract Faculty for the Nursing Department. This role involves instructing and evaluating students in various nursing disciplines. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing, active licensure with BCCNM, and at least five years of practice experience. The position offers competitive salary and various professional development opportunities in a collaborative work environment. Apply through the college's career site.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Excellent health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness centres and classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of practice in nursing.
• Recent teaching experience with a student-centered approach.
• Ability to evaluate student progress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students in nursing courses.
• Provide academic advice and maintain quality instruction.
• Plan and manage learning activities and resources.

Skills

Current practicing licensure with BCCNM

Effective interpersonal skills

Self-directedness

Strong work ethic

Excellent writing ability

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Creative teaching methods

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

POSITION INFORMATION

Location: Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range: Hourly: $52.41–$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947.
Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

OPPORTUNITY

You're passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College's reputation to inspire our students to do what they love - and it's clear, in your role, you're doing what you love too!
The Nursing Department invites applicants for placement on a contract and on-call list of instructors.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

Faculty will provide relief teaching in either medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, community, or mental health nursing. You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction. Classroom teaching will occur on the Coquitlam Campus and nursing practice courses (clinical) can occur at any agency within the Lower Mainland.

• Current practicing licensure with BCCNM
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of practice in one or more practice area
• Recent teaching experience demonstrating a student-centered approach
• Effective interpersonal skills, initiative and creativity
• Self-directedness, strong work ethic, and excellent writing ability
• Ability to collaborate and contribute effectively to team activities
• Evidence of scholarship (e.g. research, publishing, conference presentations, professional committee involvement, community service) is an asset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. attendance at conferences, coursework, in-services) is an asset
• Satisfactory current teaching or practice references

Additional Information
Classroom teaching will occur on the Coquitlam Campus and nursing practice courses (clinical) can occur at any agency within the Lower Mainland.

Posting Number 00737F
Position Type: Faculty - Contract Position
Title: Contract Faculty - Nursing
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2023
End Date: Needs a Criminal Records Check No

HOW TO APPLY

Open Date: 12/29/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Important Note: Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca. Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. All internal applications must be received by date. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

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EQUITY STATEMENT

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.