The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a probationary or continuing Senior Laboratory Instructor position in the School of Nursing. The start date is negotiable, but the ideal start date is April 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 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 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 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 Laboratory 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.

The Senior Laboratory Instructor is responsible for a range of teaching and support responsibilities that enhance MScN-FNP program delivery, evaluation, and student experience. The responsibilities include but are not limited to: online (synchronous and asynchronous) and face-to-face course instruction, coinstruction and instructor support, overseeing student clinical performance while they attend preceptored placements, scheduling and instructing in skill labs, seminars and workshops; planning and executing OSCE practices, liaising with other health professions programs faculty and staff, coordinating volunteer patients, managing lab supplies and equipment, and participation in curriculum and course development for the MScN-FNP program. The incumbent is expected to engage in continuing professional development and scholarly activities, along with service to the University, community and/or profession.

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 must hold active practicing licensure as a family nurse practitioner with BCCNM or be eligible to register. A minimum of five years practice experience in primary care and/or northern or rural settings is required. Candidates must demonstrate experience in teaching in clinical courses and/or theoretical courses. Experience planning and coordinating skill-based workshops,OSCE practices, or simulation is an asset. Evidence of engagement in continuing professional development and scholarly activities is required, along with expected service to the University, community and profession. The successful applicant must demonstrate a high level of organization and time management skills; communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively with faculty, students, staff, and other agencies. The applicant demonstrates an understanding of the provincial and northern primary care practice context. Attributes such as flexibility, responsiveness, and practice and teaching excellence are desirable. Travel to other campuses and northern communities may be necessary, and a valid BC driver’s license is required.