"Tenure-Track Faculty - Health Care Assistant Program"

Job Details

Job Type: Faculty (Tenure, Tenure Track, LTC)

Posting: In effect from 23/2/2026

Closing Application Date: 9/3/2026. Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled.

Instructional Type: Academic/Career (max 24 credits)

Faculty Type: Tenure Track

Anticipated Start Date: 1/7/2026

Duties

The Health Care Assistant program requires a tenure-track bipartite position beginning July 1st, 2026. Successful candidates with a bipartite appointment will teach theory and practice courses and engage in service to the school, university, profession, and community.

Qualifications

• PhD or other doctorate; consideration may be given to doctoral candidates who will complete their degree by the appointment date or shortly thereafter.
• A master’s degree with current practice and teaching experience may be considered.
• Holds a minimum of one (1) degree in nursing;
• Five (5) years full-time or equivalent hours of nursing experience;
• Evidence of continuous learning in your area of nursing;
• Experience teaching theory and clinical practice;
• An understanding of, and experience in, the Canadian healthcare system;
• Current BCCNM registration in good standing without limits or conditions, or eligibility for registration with BCCNM prior to appointment; and official transcripts along with references
• Preference given to candidates with experience in Long Term Care

Pay Band: $73,665.93 - $163,084.94 (According to TRUFA Salary Schedule (Range TS01 - TS28))

Location: Kamloops, BC CA (Primary)

# of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University -> School of Nursing -> Dean, School of Nursing

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.

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