Senior Instructor (0.8 FTE)

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC); Fort St. John; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in British Columbia is seeking a Senior Instructor for its MScN Family Nurse Practitioner Program, with the potential for work across multiple campuses including Fort St. John and Prince George. A Master's degree and relevant teaching experience in nursing are required. The role involves teaching, supporting program expansion, and a commitment to inclusive education. The position offers a collaborative teaching environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in higher education, particularly in nursing.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to travel to Prince George for workshops.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the MScN Family Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Assist with the expansion and delivery of the MScN-FNP program.
• Support faculty development in teaching and research.

Skills

Teaching experience

Nursing expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Relevant teaching credentials

Job description

Posting Number

FANU01-25

Posting Date

Apr 4, 2025

Department

School of Nursing

Employer

University of Northern British Columbia

Job Type

Term, Full Time

Location

Open Campus – Prince George, South-Central (Quesnel), Peace River-Liard (Fort St. John), or Northwest (Terrace)

Description

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a probationary or continuing Senior Instructor position in the School of Nursing. The start date is negotiable, but the ideal start date is July 1, 2025. 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 MScN Family Nurse Practitioner Program, and can be situated at any campus: Prince George, South-Central (Quesnel), Peace River-Liard (Fort St. John) or Northwest (Terrace). If situated outside of Prince George, the successful candidate will be required to travel to Prince George for scheduled on-campus workshops with students up to three times a year.

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 and 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 MScN-FNP program. The MScN-FNP program combines theoretical and clinical coursework delivered over 8 semesters.

For information including application instructions, please see the below link to the job posting.

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FANU01-25 Senior Instructor FNP 0.8 FTE 2 yr term - Posting