FAPT01-26 Part-Time Instructor NURS 720 Practicum: Integrating Primary Health Care I
About the role
**School of NursingFaculty of Human and Health SciencesPrince George****Part-Time,**Term
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for sessional instructor positions in the School of Nursing – MScN Family Nurse Practitioner and Project/Thesis programs for the Spring 2026 semester. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.
Candidates with a minimum MScN, PhD preferred, are encouraged to apply. Current registration as a Practicing NP with the BCCNM is required for all clinical positions, and as an NP or RN is preferred for all other positions except as indicated. Teaching experience at the postsecondary level and/or evidence of instructional training is preferred. Related professional experience will be viewed favorably. Commitment to student-centred learning is considered important.
Theory courses in the MScN programs are taught online. Clinical supervision can be done from anywhere in B.C., while skills instruction takes place in person on the Prince George Campus and at other sites in Prince George.
Applications are sought for multiple roles for this course, and candidates are invited to apply for one or for a combination. Letters of application should speak to the qualifications to teach each role for which an application is being submitted.
If you have questions about the requirements of the different teaching roles for UNBC School of Nursing Courses, please contact nurshiring@unbc.ca for further information.
Spring 2026
NURS 720 – Practicum: Integrating Primary Health Care I
Theory and Clinical Co-Instructor – 5 SCH Contract
May 11, 2026 to August 21, 2026 | Theory is taught online, Fridays 9:00-12:30pm
NP Skills 1- On Campus Instructor – 1.5 SCH Contract (3 Positions)
Co- Facilitate NP Skills 1 Workshop May 11-15, 2026 – taught in person in Prince George
Clinical Lead – 2 SCH Contract
May 11, 2026 to August 21, 2026
Clinical Faculty – 3 SCH Contract (2 Positions)
May 5, 2026 – August 11, 2026
This course enables students to consolidate and practice assessing, diagnosing, and managing physical and mental health/illness in adults, older adults, and their families. The focus is on the management of common episodic and chronic health conditions of individuals across the lifespan, within the context of family and community in northern primary health care settings. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and illness/injury prevention strategies and on chronic self-care management. Situations requiring physician referral and managing rapidly changing conditions are also addressed. This two-part course, which consists of on-site practice, seminars, and a clinical practicum, includes a structured clinical evaluation.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment****Equity The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. 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.
About the University and its****Community Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
Salary The salary for Part-Time Sessional Instructors is determined on the basis of Semester Contact Hour (SCH) at a rate of $3,046.03 per SCH. Please refer to the link below to the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement (Appendix 48C) for more compensation information:
To****Apply The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2S+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Applicants should forward their cover letter indicating the course(s) that they are interested in teaching and curriculum vitae quoting*#FAPT01-26*to: Dr. Catharine Schiller, Chair, School of Nursing, via nurshiring@unbc.ca.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This posting is subject to budgetary approval.
Applications received on or before March 11, 2026, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
About University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, according to the rankings compiled by Maclean's magazine. We have a passion for teaching, research, discovery, people, the environment, and the North.
UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.
UNBC is a university both in and for the North, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™ , leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.
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FAPT01-26 Part-Time Instructor NURS 720 Practicum: Integrating Primary Health Care I
About the role
**School of NursingFaculty of Human and Health SciencesPrince George****Part-Time,**Term
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for sessional instructor positions in the School of Nursing – MScN Family Nurse Practitioner and Project/Thesis programs for the Spring 2026 semester. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.
Candidates with a minimum MScN, PhD preferred, are encouraged to apply. Current registration as a Practicing NP with the BCCNM is required for all clinical positions, and as an NP or RN is preferred for all other positions except as indicated. Teaching experience at the postsecondary level and/or evidence of instructional training is preferred. Related professional experience will be viewed favorably. Commitment to student-centred learning is considered important.
Theory courses in the MScN programs are taught online. Clinical supervision can be done from anywhere in B.C., while skills instruction takes place in person on the Prince George Campus and at other sites in Prince George.
Applications are sought for multiple roles for this course, and candidates are invited to apply for one or for a combination. Letters of application should speak to the qualifications to teach each role for which an application is being submitted.
If you have questions about the requirements of the different teaching roles for UNBC School of Nursing Courses, please contact nurshiring@unbc.ca for further information.
Spring 2026
NURS 720 – Practicum: Integrating Primary Health Care I
Theory and Clinical Co-Instructor – 5 SCH Contract
May 11, 2026 to August 21, 2026 | Theory is taught online, Fridays 9:00-12:30pm
NP Skills 1- On Campus Instructor – 1.5 SCH Contract (3 Positions)
Co- Facilitate NP Skills 1 Workshop May 11-15, 2026 – taught in person in Prince George
Clinical Lead – 2 SCH Contract
May 11, 2026 to August 21, 2026
Clinical Faculty – 3 SCH Contract (2 Positions)
May 5, 2026 – August 11, 2026
This course enables students to consolidate and practice assessing, diagnosing, and managing physical and mental health/illness in adults, older adults, and their families. The focus is on the management of common episodic and chronic health conditions of individuals across the lifespan, within the context of family and community in northern primary health care settings. Emphasis is placed on health promotion and illness/injury prevention strategies and on chronic self-care management. Situations requiring physician referral and managing rapidly changing conditions are also addressed. This two-part course, which consists of on-site practice, seminars, and a clinical practicum, includes a structured clinical evaluation.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment****Equity The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. 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.
About the University and its****Community Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
Salary The salary for Part-Time Sessional Instructors is determined on the basis of Semester Contact Hour (SCH) at a rate of $3,046.03 per SCH. Please refer to the link below to the UNBC Faculty Association Collective Agreement (Appendix 48C) for more compensation information:
To****Apply The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the LGBTQ2S+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Applicants should forward their cover letter indicating the course(s) that they are interested in teaching and curriculum vitae quoting*#FAPT01-26*to: Dr. Catharine Schiller, Chair, School of Nursing, via nurshiring@unbc.ca.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
This posting is subject to budgetary approval.
Applications received on or before March 11, 2026, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
About University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities, according to the rankings compiled by Maclean's magazine. We have a passion for teaching, research, discovery, people, the environment, and the North.
UNBC provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate learning opportunities that explore cultures, health, economies, and the environment. As one of BC’s research-intensive universities, we bring the excitement of new knowledge to all of our students, and the outcomes of our teaching and research to the world. In addition to fostering and celebrating academic excellence, UNBC is a welcoming place, with a learning environment that is friendly, inclusive, and supportive.
UNBC is a university both in and for the North, and this mission has instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure among our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. We are also Canada’s Green University™ , leading the way to a more sustainable future for all.