Competition ID:	3734
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:	Frequent travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group:	Faculty (Kwantlen Faculty Association)
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Faculty – Competition ID: 3734
POSITION TYPE:  Faculty, NR2 Part Time @ 50% 
POSITION START: January 1st, 2025 

A review of resumes will begin early November 2024, however the posting will remain open until filled.

KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  

The Faculty of Health at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for one NR2 at 50% teach in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Program) – LPN cohorts.  NR2 appointment is effective January 1st 2025 to December 31st 2025.

Courses included in the NR2 contract (in person on Langley Campus):

Spring 2025:
NRSG 3275 – Nursing Applications 4 – Theory 25%
NRSG 3165 – Nursing Science 3: Pathophysiology Part 2– Theory 25%

Summer 2025
Non-teaching term

Fall 2025
NRSG 3275 – Nursing Applications 4 – Theory 25%
NRSG 3165 – Nursing Science 3: Pathophysiology Part 2– Theory 25%

Descriptions of these courses can be found in the KPU Calendar 

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is a full-time cohort program that prepares nursing students to work with individuals, families and communities with varying health and health promotion needs across diverse settings. The BSN program utilizes a concept-based pedagogical approach that is based on the concepts of caring and health promotion and has been developed in consultation with nursing practitioners, theorists, professional associations, and various government ministries.
The LPN cohort is a pilot project offering a compress program to LPNs for completion of the BSN degree. 

Pedagogy and teaching methodologies encourage the development of critical thinking and the discovery of personal meaning. There is an emphasis on practice experiences as the foundation of nursing and the recognition that nurses' work requires thoughtful, reflective action.

Program courses and labs prepare nursing students to practice with clients in a wide variety of institutional and community settings. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to apply for registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and to write the Next Generation National Council Licensure Examination (NGN-NCLEX) in order to become a practicing Registered Nurse.

Regular and NR2 faculty engage in teaching, student support, service to the school and program and professional development activities. They are entitled to paid vacation leave, professional development leave and benefits. 

For more information about the Faculty of Health visit our website at https://www.kpu.ca/health

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Faculty in the BSN Nursing Program are supported to teach in all areas of the program. The position includes teaching, student support, service to the school and program and professional development activities.
Faculty members are accountable for 10 months of the year. The 10 months accountable time includes such activities as teaching, the counselling of students, curriculum/program development, professional development and participation on a variety of educational committees.

Teaching duties include:

• Participate in the development and revision of course outlines and curriculum 
• The preparation of courses, including but not limited to course syllabi, online delivery platforms, and other course related activities
• Responsibility for the delivery of courses, including lectures, seminars, laboratories, clinical supervision, simulations, field trips, and in-person, online or hybrid course delivery
• Student assessment, testing, and placement
• Student consultations, including office hours (1 hour per week per 3 credit course or equivalent)
• Work integrated learning placements - Ensure alignment of work integrated learning experiences with the learning outcomes of the concurrent theory and lab courses.
• Submission of grades in accordance with policy

Service may include: 

• Participation in program, department, faculty, and university committees and events. 
• Participation in program quality assurance activities including program review and accreditation
• Participation in regional, national and international committees and other professional organizations

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 successful applicant will have experience working in the maternity setting. The required academic credentials to teach in the BSN are specific to the program and are as follows:

• Master’s Degree; with at least one degree as Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing.  Doctorate preferred.
• Eligible for practicing membership with BCCNM with no limits, no conditions, no terms.
• Post-secondary teaching experience preferred.
• Three years preferred, related work experience. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Current CV including relevant educational, practice, and teaching experience 
• Cover Letter including expression of interest

SALARY INFORMATION:

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 50% annualized (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.  

Why Join KPU?

• Recognized as one of B.C.'s Top Employers  
• KPU is committed to actively fostering an equitable and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid environment
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan – College Pension Plan
• Extended Medical, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Emergency Travel Assistance, Employee and Family Assistance Program, Teledoc
• Vacation, Professional Development and Accountable Time 
• Maternity and parental leave top-up
• Campus work environment, outdoor sitting areas and nearby walking trails
• Campus athletic and fitness centers with a variety of instructor-led classes
• Tuition waiver program – eligible to waive tuition costs of courses at KPU equivalent to 3 credits per semester
• Inhouse training and development
• Networking and social events such as KPU Day, Holiday Social etc.
• Intercampus shuttle
• Access to automotive, horticulture, brewery and other programs’ services
• Clubs: Jeopardy, E-sports, Ted Talks etc.
• Library and Bookstore (discounts)  

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 humanresources@kpu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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.