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Competition ID: 4855
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Faculty Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: On-Site
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
Days of Work (BCGEU): Hours of Work (BCGEU): Hours per Week (BCGEU):
Nursing Instructor - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Advanced Entry
POSITION TYPE: NR 2 Part-time (56.78%)
POSITION START: January 1, 2027
The Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for one part-time 0.5678 FTE NR2 appointment position for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Advance Entry (BSN_AE). The appointment is for the period January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. NR2 Faculty are entitled to paid vacation leave, professional development leave and benefits.
Faculty Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Advanced Entry (BSN-AE) program 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 Faculty of Health visit our website at https://www.kpu.ca/health
Position Overview
Spring 2027 (January term)
- Mental Health Practice – (NRSG 3610 Lab)
- Mental Health Practice – (NRSG 3610 Clinicals)
- Mental Health Practice – (NRSG 3610 Clinicals)
Summer 2027 (May term)
- Mental Health Practice – (NRSG 3610 Lab)
- Mental Health Practice – (NRSG 3610 Clinicals)
- Mental Health Practice – (NRSG 3610 Clinicals)
Fall 2027 (September term)
- Non-Teaching
- Note: Course assignments listed above reflect current expectations but are subject to change.
For more information regarding the courses in the program please see https://calendar.kpu.ca/programs-az/health/nursing/nursing-bsn-advanced-entry/#requirementstext
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 the BSNAE 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, clinical and teaching experience
- Cover Letter including expression of interest
Please note, the hiring team will begin reviewing applications on November 4, 2026 (2 weeks after the posting date), although the position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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.
This competition is for a maximum FTE of 56.78% (NR2). 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.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
