Sessional Instructor, School of Health Studies

Job Summary The School of Health Studies, part of the Faculty of Health Sciences, offers a range of nursing program options that create exciting opportunities for teaching and academic engagement. The Faculty is recognized for delivering high-quality educational experiences and producing graduates who are in high demand. Located on a technologically advanced campus within the Canada Education Park, the School of Health Studies fosters innovation in teaching and provides access to cutting-edge simulation learning environments. The School of Health Studies requires temporary/sessional faculty to teach in the following program areas: Bachelor of Science in Nursing program: The BSN program offers a four-year program stream and a 2.5 year LPN Access to BSN stream. The BSN program requires part-time/sessional faculty for clinical instruction in the areas of gerontology, medical-surgical, home health, mental health, public health, pediatrics, and child-bearing families. Successful candidates will hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and have a strong related clinical practice foundation. A master’s degree is preferred. Practical Nursing program: The PN program requires part-time/sessional faculty for clinical instruction in gerontological, medical and surgical practice settings. Successful candidates will hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and a strong related clinical practice foundation. Candidates with a diploma in nursing with extensive clinical practice experience will be considered. Health Care Assistant program: The HCA program requires part-time/sessional faculty for instruction in gerontological practice settings. Successful candidates will hold a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and a strong related clinical practice foundation. Candidates with a diploma in nursing with extensive clinical practice experience will be considered. NOTE: Current BCCNM registration in good standing without limits or conditions, or eligibility for registration with BCCNM prior to start of sessional faculty position is a requirement. How To Apply Please submit the required documents through the online application portal: Cover letter with the program of interest clearly indicated Resume/CV About UFV The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV. UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students. Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to [email protected]. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials. UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Provide clinical instruction for nursing students across various programs including BSN, Practical Nursing, and Health Care Assistant. Teach in specialized areas such as gerontology, medical-surgical, and mental health within clinical and simulation environments.

Candidates must have a Baccalaureate degree in nursing (Master's preferred) and a strong clinical practice foundation. Current BCCNM registration in good standing or eligibility for registration is mandatory.

• Clinical carePreferred

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• Clinical Instruction
• Nursing Education
• Gerontology
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Public Health
• Pediatrics
• Child-bearing Families
• Simulation Learning
• Patient Care

• Education
• Healthcare

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level