Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!
Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development funding
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
For more benefits information, click here**!**
WHAT IT TAKES
The Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Psychiatric Nursing invites applications for contract faculty to teach clinical practice courses (medical, surgical settings) as well as theory, communication and psychomotor skills laboratory courses in classroom settings for all levels of the Bachelor Science in Psychiatric Nursing Program.
You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction. You will participate in team collaboration.
Current RPN/RN registration with BCCNM
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A Master’s degree in Nursing or related field for regular positions or enrolment in a Master’s program (PhD preferred).
-
Teaching experience in nursing practice (clinical), classroom/seminar, and/or
-
laboratory settings in a nursing program or equivalent (preferred).
-
Recent clinical and/or teaching experience in medical-surgical nursing.
-
Experience in curriculum development and evaluation (an asset).
-
Effective interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of therapeutic communication.
-
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education and psychiatric nursing practice.
-
A strong work ethic and the ability to self-direct in order to accomplish goals.
-
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and contribute to team activities.
-
Evidence of scholarship (e.g. research, publishing, conference presentations, professional committee involvement, community service).
-
Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. attendance at conferences, course work, in-services).
-
Demonstrated initiative and creativity in practice.
Additional Information
The Psychiatric Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Douglas College is hiring a contract faculty instructor, to begin September 2, 2025. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus.
Posting Number
00725F
Position Type
Faculty - Contract
Position Title
Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences
Anticipated Start Date
09/01/2025
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
07/30/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 11, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
SHARE THIS POSTING
https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/14561
EQUITY STATEMENT
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.
Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences
Top Benefits
About the role
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location
Coquitlam Campus
Salary Range
Hourly: $52.41-$114.65/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $7,947; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!
Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us as the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development funding
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
For more benefits information, click here**!**
WHAT IT TAKES
The Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Psychiatric Nursing invites applications for contract faculty to teach clinical practice courses (medical, surgical settings) as well as theory, communication and psychomotor skills laboratory courses in classroom settings for all levels of the Bachelor Science in Psychiatric Nursing Program.
You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in College courses. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain quality learner-centered instruction. You will participate in team collaboration.
Current RPN/RN registration with BCCNM
-
A Master’s degree in Nursing or related field for regular positions or enrolment in a Master’s program (PhD preferred).
-
Teaching experience in nursing practice (clinical), classroom/seminar, and/or
-
laboratory settings in a nursing program or equivalent (preferred).
-
Recent clinical and/or teaching experience in medical-surgical nursing.
-
Experience in curriculum development and evaluation (an asset).
-
Effective interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of therapeutic communication.
-
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education and psychiatric nursing practice.
-
A strong work ethic and the ability to self-direct in order to accomplish goals.
-
Demonstrated ability to work well with others and contribute to team activities.
-
Evidence of scholarship (e.g. research, publishing, conference presentations, professional committee involvement, community service).
-
Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. attendance at conferences, course work, in-services).
-
Demonstrated initiative and creativity in practice.
Additional Information
The Psychiatric Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Douglas College is hiring a contract faculty instructor, to begin September 2, 2025. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus.
Posting Number
00725F
Position Type
Faculty - Contract
Position Title
Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences
Anticipated Start Date
09/01/2025
End Date
Needs a Criminal Records Check
No
How To Apply
Open Date
07/30/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Important Note
Qualified internal applicants must apply by August 11, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
SHARE THIS POSTING
https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/14561
EQUITY STATEMENT
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
About Douglas College
Douglas College is one of the largest degree-granting colleges in British Columbia, educating close to 25,000 students a year. With two major campuses - one in New Westminster and one in Coquitlam - directly on SkyTrain lines, Douglas is one of the most accessible post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver.
Douglas offers the most bachelor’s degrees and post-degree programs of any college in B.C., and is noted for combining the academic foundations of a university with the career-ready skills of a college. Because of the College’s strong academic base, the majority of these for-credit courses transfer to different research universities in B.C. and across Canada, providing students with flexible pathways to reach their academic goals.
Over 960 experienced, teaching-focused faculty bring both academic rigor and real-world experience to the classroom at Douglas. Outside the classroom, over 900 other employees work together to create a friendly, inspiring, supportive and respectful environment.