Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track)

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Bargaining

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track)

Department

UBCO | Faculty | School of Nursing | Faculty of Health and Social Development (Clare Harvey)

Posting End Date

March 7, 2026

Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

June 30, 2030

The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor level is ($105,000 - $120,000 per annum) plus a generous benefits package.

Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track)

School of Nursing, UBC Okanagan

The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus invites applications for two full-time faculty positions at the Assistant Professor of Teaching (tenure-track) level. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, with the possibility of negotiation. This position is ideal for an educator-scholar who is passionate about excellence and innovation in nursing education, and who commits to build a career in a collegial, research-informed, student-centered environment.

As an Assistant Professor of Teaching, the successful candidate will have a Master of Nursing (PhD desired) or equivalent qualification and be expected to demonstrate evidence of scholarly activity in teaching and learning. They will also need to show potential for securing competitive external funding that supports the development of scholarly activity related to teaching and learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach effectively across undergraduate and graduate levels in nursing, and show evidence of contribution to curriculum design, program delivery, or educational innovation. The Successful Candidate will be required to have registration as a nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) within 3 years.

Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, UBC Okanagan offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities. The School of Nursing [] is housed within the Faculty of Health and Social Development. It has over 800 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 School of Nursing has a strong profile in education, research, and practice partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. Our broad scholarly focus spans technologies for health, health equity, healthy environments, well-being, and person-centered care across the lifespan. We are committed to innovative, evidence-informed teaching and learning, with a curriculum design that advances health equity and person-centered care, alongside collaborative, interprofessional approaches to education and practice. In the fast-changing digital environment, the School is committed to integrating and innovating teaching and learning, particularly as we prepare to move to a new campus closer to hospitals and health services in downtown Kelowna in 2027/2028.

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At the rank of Assistant Professor of Teaching, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, promotion, and tenure in subsequent years in accordance with the Collective Agreement. 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.

The preferred format for application materials is Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, and the names and contact information of three referees.

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Application materials should include:

Letter of Application including:

• A description of your educational leadership

• Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching areas in which you could participate

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence

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

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 on March 6, 2026, 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.

Benefits

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