"Senior Laboratory Instructor"

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for an 18-month term position in the School of Nursing at the rank of Senior Laboratory Instructor, with an anticipated start date of November 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.

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 (Terrace), an MScN degree with thesis and 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 theory-based 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 (in-person, online, and hybrid course delivery are all used by the School of Nursing) to develop and maintain up-to-date teaching infrastructure and organize practica in partnership with clinical placement teams.

The successful applicant for the position will hold and maintain a Registered Nurse designation with a BScN (Master’s degree preferred), along with a minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience as well as interest and experience in clinical teaching. Experience with simulation-based learning is an asset. 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, older adult nursing, community nursing, mental health nursing, Indigenous health, public health, population health, and rural/remote 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 other campuses and northern communities is required. A valid BC driver’s license is required. Current active registration with BCCNM, or the ability to hold such registration, is required.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity

The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.

Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. 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.

Salary

The salary for this position will be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant qualifications and experience as per the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The annual salary range for this position is expected to be from $80,740 to $148,240. Please refer to the link below to the Collective Agreement for more compensation information: https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/facultyassociationcollectiveagreementjuly12023-june302025-revised.pdf

To Apply

Applicants should forward the following documents to FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca or mail to Office of the Provost quoting the posting number (#FANU08-25 CW):

• a cover letter indicating potential contributions to the School of Nursing;
• a current curriculum vitae;
• a statement of teaching philosophy and approaches;
• the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and
• the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/statementofemploymenteligibilityjan0520221.pdf
• Voluntary Self-Identification form, which can be found here: https://www.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/unbcself-idreviseddec2022-fillable.pdf

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Mail submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9

Email submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca

Inquiries: Dr. Catharine Schiller, Chair, UNBC School of Nursing, nursingchair@unbc.ca, (250) 960-5000

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC; however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Applications received on or before September 05, 2025, will receive full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.