Lecturer - 1 Year School of Nursing Ubc Okanagan

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The expected pay for this position is $95 000 to $100 000/year

The School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan campus invites applications for a one-year full-time Lecturer position in the area of medical-surgical nursing with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025 or a date to be mutually agreed upon.

The position has responsibilities in teaching and service, and hiring decisions will be made based on the candidate's potential to achieve excellence in these areas. The School of Nursing [see http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/nursing/welcome.html] is housed within the Faculty of Health and Social Development. The faculty also includes schools of Social Work and Health & Exercise Science. The School of Nursing offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in nursing. In addition to active partnerships with our surrounding communities and Interior Health, our school has international partnerships with schools in Ghana and Zambia.

Applicants must be a Registered Nurse, hold practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives as of September 1, 2025, have a minimum of a Master's degree in nursing or a related discipline, and prior teaching experience in both theory and clinical practice courses. The successful candidate should have a record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level with capacity to teach in medical health and healing, palliative care, and a range of other BSN courses in both classroom and clinical teaching at either Kelowna General Hospital, Vernon Jubilee Hospital or Penticton Regional Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to teach existing courses within the undergraduate programs, and provide service to the University and the community. The successful candidate will provide supportive and inclusive learning environments for students, and will embed school values (e.g. professionalism, compassion, person-centered care, social justice) into teaching and learning.

Lecturer positions are appointments without review (i.e., non-tenure track) with the possibility of renewal for successive terms, subject to availability of funding and demonstration of excellence in teaching in accordance with the Collective Agreement between UBC and the UBC Faculty Association.

The candidate will be expected to teach eight courses (or course-equivalents) over the 12-month period, with a minimum of two of those being taught in the summer term. Courses for the position would include, but are not limited to include:

Winter Term 1 2025: NRSG 326 (0.5 course equivalents [CE]), NRSG 310 (1 CE) and additional courses to be determined

Winter Term 2 2025: To be determined based on school needs

Summer Term 2 2024: NRSG 326 001 & 002 (1 CE), NRSG 310 (1CE)

We are seeking candidates who have experience teaching in these areas and whose interests will complement and supplement those of our current instructors. Lecturers in the School are also expected to provide service to the Faculty and university.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities. For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information about the surrounding community can be found at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

The School of Nursing currently has 64 full-time faculty members and instructors, over 700 undergraduate and graduate students, and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in nursing. The school of nursing strives to provide an academic learning and working environment that is equitable and inclusive. Applicants requiring accommodation may be supported through the Centre for Workplace Accessibility.

Applications must include:

Letter of Application including:

• Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching areas in which you could participate
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence

Curriculum Vitae listing the following:

• Personal information and education

• University-level teaching and related experience
• Relevant licensure and qualifications

Teaching Dossier including the following:

• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Samples of teaching and other relevant materials
• Statement of undergraduate teaching experience including a list of specific courses taught
• Summary of peer or student evaluations of teaching (if applicable)

Names of three referees who are able to provide objective evaluations of the applicant's suitability for the position including objective examples teaching ability and educational leadership.

For more information, applicants can contact: Clare Harvey, Director, School of Nursing at clare.harvey@ubc.ca

Please format all documents with file extensions of either .doc, .docx, or .pdf .

Review of applications will begin May 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled

All positions are subject to budgetary approval. All internal qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.