Assistant Professor, BSN Program

Job Summary

The School of Health Studies is seeking a collegial, energetic, and innovative individual who communicates effectively with students in and out of the classroom; and who has shown a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our culturally diverse employee and student populations reflect the local, national, international and Indigenous communities we serve. The School of Health Studies has a commitment to enhancing faculty and student knowledge of the “In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-Specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care” the “UNDRIP declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” as they pertain to health and health services and the “TRC Calls to Action” #18 through 24 as they pertain to post-secondary education. If you see yourself as a lifelong member of a community that values and nurtures innovation and creativity, cultivates leadership and citizenship, and where success builds on success, you belong at UFV. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities

The School of Health Studies at the University of the Fraser Valley, located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, invites applications from qualified individuals for a permanent full-time faculty position in Acute medicine and/or Surgical component of the BSN program commencing August 1, 2021.

UFV’s innovative and vibrant Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offers a four-year program with a three-year fast track option. Nursing faculty teach in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings, and require the flexibility to teach in more than one level of the program. Classroom and laboratory teaching occurs at the Canada Education Park Campus in Chilliwack. Clinical and community experiences occur in hospitals, community settings, and health care agencies across the Fraser Health Region.

Given UFV’s mandate as a teaching intensive university, the nursing faculty are committed to scholarly and research activities that contribute to an innovative and positive teaching and learning environment. The successful applicant will share the nursing faculty’s commitments to anti-racism, decolonization, and indigenization. Concept-based curriculum, simulation learning, and inter-disciplinary initiatives, are ongoing priorities for curriculum integration and development. Participation in departmental and institutional committees, service contributions, and ongoing professional development is an expectation.

 

Qualifications

The successful applicant will meet the following criteria:

  • Practicing Licensure with BCCNM as a Registered Nurse.
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Nursing or related field (current enrolment in a Master’s Program will be considered). Doctoral preparation preferred.
  • Strong, current clinical practice foundation in Acute Medicine and/or Surgical nursing.
  • Commitment to decolonization, indigenization, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Highly developed communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills including practices of Cultural Safety.
  • Ability to teach remotely.
  • Previous experience with classroom and/or clinical teaching in a BSN program.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development.
  • Evidence of Nursing and/or teaching scholarship and interest in future opportunities for scholarship.
  • Experience in curriculum development, community service and working with Indigenous communities are assets.
  • Ability and experience mentoring Indigenous and non-traditional students are assets 

 

How to Apply

Applications must include a cover letter and resume including evidence of appropriate qualifications.

The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on April 5, 2021.
 

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the unceded (ancestral) territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in S’olh Temexw (Our World; Our Land). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and our Education Plan. This commitment includes the goal of centring Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has four campus locations within the beautiful Fraser Valley in British Columbia. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community, and shape the future of 15,000 students.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. 

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.