Assistant or Associate Professor - School of Nursing - UBC Okanagan

University of British Columbia Okanagan

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OKANAGAN: SCHOOL OF NURSING TENURE TRACK NURSING FACULTY POSITIONS

The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (tenure-track/tenured) to begin as early as July 1, 2025, although commencement date may be negotiated.

Applicants require a PhD in nursing or a relevant health related field, and eligibility for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). The successful candidates must have a record of achievement in research and publications appropriate for their stage of career, and strong potential to develop and sustain an externally funded research program that will contribute to improvements in health or health care services. Applicants must also demonstrate strong potential for undergraduate and graduate teaching in their areas of expertise.

An Assistant Professor will be required to provide evidence of scholarly activity in the form of peer-reviewed publications or other forms of knowledge dissemination that have a potential impact in the field locally, nationally and/or internationally. They must provide evidence of actual or potential opportunity for securing competitive external research funding and can demonstrate a capacity to provide instruction at various levels in nursing. An Associate Professor will have a strong track record of peer reviewed journal articles alongside expert research and/or teaching leadership that includes supervision of doctoral students and/or mentorship of early career researchers. Teaching scholarship will include involvement in curriculum design and innovation, in addition to evidence of securing competitive external research funding.

The School of Nursing [http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/nursing/welcome.html] is housed within the Faculty of Health and Social Development. The school currently has 34 full-time faculty members, 13 permanent clinical assistants, over 700 undergraduate and graduate students, and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in nursing. The faculty also houses schools of Social Work and Health & Exercise Science. In addition to active partnerships with our surrounding communities and Interior Health, our school has international partnerships with schools in Ghana and Zambia.
The UBC Okanagan School of Nursing has a strong research profile, partnering with communities and a broad range of health professionals, to focus on the generation and translation of knowledge to practice. Our broad research focus is on technologies for health, health equity, healthy environments, wellbeing and person-centered care across the lifespan. For further information on the school’s research activity, see https://nursing.ok.ubc.ca/research/ .

UBC is one of the world’s leading universities and is consistently ranked in the top 40 universities. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC’s Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 11,000 students in nine faculties and schools, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.
For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit https://hr.ubc.ca/careers-and-job-postings/staff-careers.

This is a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate Professor) position in the Professoriate Stream. At the rank of Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, promotion, and tenure in subsequent years in accordance with the Collective Agreement. At the rank of Associate Professor, the appointment (rank and tenure) is subject to a positive review of the successful candidate’s record of achievements based on UBC’s appointment and tenure criteria as specified in the Collective Agreement, following the University’s established appointment processes.

Salary will be commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications. All UBC positions are subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor level is ($105,000 - $120,000 per annum) plus a generous benefits package. At the Associate Professor level, the expected pay range is ($110,000 – $128,000).

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please visit the link: https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor--Tenure-track--School-of-Nursing_JR19098

The preferred format for application materials is Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability (e.g. course evaluations), and the names and contact information of three referees. Inquiries should be directed to clare.harvey@ubc.ca

Application materials should include:
1. Letter of Application including:
• A description of your program of research
• Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching areas in which you could participate
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence
2. Curriculum Vitae listing the following:
• Personal information
• Education including post-doctoral research experience
• Professional employment experience including research and teaching experience
• Present and prior research projects and funding sources
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate student research supervision
• Publications
• Awards and honours

3. Names of three referees who are able to comment on the applicant’s suitability for the position including objective examples of the applicant’s research and teaching potential or established excellence.

Review of applications will begin in December 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.