The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a one-year term position in the School of Nursing at the rank of Senior Laboratory Instructor, with an anticipated start date of 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.

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.

The Senior Laboratory Instructor is responsible for nursing instruction in clinical venues; group teaching in tutorials, labs, seminars and workshops; contributing to classroom and online teaching and student assessment; and participating in curriculum and course development. The opportunity to instruct theorybased courses is possible for qualified candidates with subject matter expertise. The Senior Laboratory Instructor is expected to engage in continuing professional development and scholarly activities, along with service to the University, the community and the profession. The candidate will have the opportunity to teach in multiple modalities to develop and maintain up-to-date teaching infrastructure and organize practica in partnership with clinical placement teams.

The Senior Laboratory 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 a BScN and a Master’s degree preferred, along with a minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience as well as interest and experience in clinical 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, community nursing, mental health, Indigenous and rural health. Evidence of continuing professional development and/or scholarship is required. 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 is required. A valid BC driver’s license is required. Current active registration, or the ability to hold such registration, with the BCCNM is required.