Nursing Instructor - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Advanced Entry, Instructor

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Advanced Entry), Instructor
POSITION TYPE: Faculty, Regular Part Time @ 79.47%
POSITION START: September 1st, 2025

The Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for one 79.47% Part Time Regular Faculty Position to teach in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing Advanced Entry (BSNAE) program.

Courses included in the 2025-2026 teaching cycle (subject to change)

Fall 2025
NRSG 4710 - Global Context (Practice & Praxis)
In this course students will relationally engage with individuals, families or groups with a focus on primary health care and global health. They will reflect upon the complexities of community health and development in a global context. They will explore international nursing and the disparities in health care across the globe and on a local level. Students will apply theoretical learning in practice placements and online praxis seminars.

Spring 2026
NRSG 4810 - Practice Consolidation (Preceptorship)
In this course students will relationally engage with individuals and families, or groups, within acute care or community practice settings to consolidate their practice knowledge, skills, and competencies. They will synthesize practice, theory, insights and experiences from all other courses in the program and apply these to their nursing practice. Students will apply theoretical learning in practice placements and online praxis seminars.

Summer 2026
NRSG 4710 - Global Context (Practice & Praxis)
In this course students will relationally engage with individuals, families or groups with a focus on primary health care and global health. They will reflect upon the complexities of community health and development in a global context. They will explore international nursing and the disparities in health care across the globe and on a local level. Students will apply theoretical learning in practice placements and online praxis seminars.

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Advanced Entry (BSN-AE) is a full-time program for students who have already completed a baccalaureate degree and are looking for the opportunity to transition to the field of Nursing. The program prepares nursing students to work with individual, families and communities with varying health and health promotion needs across the lifespan. Program courses are offered in a hybrid or online format, supported by practice experiences within healthcare agencies and communities. Nursing students will work with clients and healthcare providers across diverse settings in the healthcare system. Students complete seven (7) academic semesters to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with BCCNM which includes successful writing of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam.

For more information about the program visit our website at https://www.kpu.ca/health/bsn-ae

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The position includes teaching, student support, service to the school and program and professional development activities. Faculty members are accountable for 10 months of the year. The 10 months accountable time includes such activities as teaching, the counselling of students, curriculum/program development, professional development and participation on a variety of educational committees.

Teaching duties include:

• Participate in the development and revision of course outlines and curriculum
• The preparation of courses, including but not limited to course syllabi, online delivery platforms, and other course related activities
• Responsibility for the delivery of courses, including lectures, seminars, laboratories, clinical supervision, simulations, field trips, and in-person, online or hybrid course delivery
• Student assessment, testing, and placement
• Student consultations, including office hours (1 hour per week per 3 credit course or equivalent)
• Work integrated learning placements - Ensure alignment of work integrated learning experiences with the learning outcomes of the concurrent theory and lab courses.
• Submission of grades in accordance with policy

Service may include:

• Participation in program, department, faculty, and university committees and events.
• Participation in program quality assurance activities including program review and accreditation
• Participation in regional, national and international committees and other professional organizations

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

The required academic credentials to teach in BSN-AE are specific to the program and are as follows:

• Master's Degree with at least one degree as BSN or MScN (PhD or EdD preferred)
• Eligible for practicing membership with BCCNM with no limits, no conditions, no terms.
• Post-secondary teaching experience, online or blended curriculum experience or training preferred.
• Related work experience, recent clinical experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Current CV including relevant educational, practice, and teaching experience
• Cover Letter including expression of interest

This competition is for a maximum FTE of 79.47% annualized (Regular). When possible, priority will be given to the candidate(s) who can maximize the FTE either individually, or collectively, as such please indicate on your application your preferred workload percentage. This competition could also be used to add candidates to our Qualified Faculty List, therefore also please indicate on your application if you are interested in being added to this list.

*SALARY INFORMATION:

Placement on the salary scale will be dependent on level of education and relevant teaching experience. Advancement up the pay scale is based on FTE and employment status.