Call for Expression of Interest

The UVic School of Nursing invites expressions of interest for term sessional lecturer opportunities for courses offered in the Spring term (January-April 2026). Appointments will commence January 1st through April 30th.
Note: course availability and offers are subject to change and based on sufficient enrollments.
Application deadline: October 12th, 2025
Decisions made by November 12th, 2025

Qualifications for all candidates:
  • Required education:
    • NURS Undergraduate courses:
      • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
      • Masters degree, preferably in Nursing or other health related field
    • NURS/NUED Graduate courses:
      • A PhD in Nursing or other health related field
    • NUNP (Nurse Practitioner) courses:
      • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
      • Master's Degree in NP program
  • Active registration and in good standing with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Experience teaching in post-secondary as primary instructor is an asset
  • Demonstrated ability or capacity to teach in practice and classroom settings (face-to-face and online), including familiarity with online technology-enhanced, experiential, and simulation learning environments is an asset
  • For practice courses must be willing to travel to various practice settings for student site visits locally (BSN) and provincially (NP) as NP placements are situated within various health authorities within BC. Travel is reimbursed according to university policy.

Qualified Nurse Practitioner applicants for NUNP courses will have:
  • Baccalaureate degree in Nursing
  • Master’s degree in Nursing - NP program
  • Active registration and in good standing with British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Demonstrated expertise and experience as a Nurse Practitioner in primary care settings
  • Demonstrated ability to teach in practice and online classroom settings, and a willingness to teach and/or have experience in teaching in online technology-enhanced and experiential learning manageme
The School of Nursing reserves the right to fill future teaching assignments from the pool of applicants for this posting. Appointments are subject to sufficient funding and enrollment in courses. Sessional Lecturers are members of CUPE Local 4163 (Component 3).

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

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* 1. Enter your updated contact information

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* 2. Have you taught for the School of Nursing before? (within the last three years: Spring 2023-Summer 2025)

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* 3. Are you a current UVic School of Nursing doctoral student? NOTE: PhD (completed) is required to teach NURS500 level courses. PhD students are open to teach in the BSN program (300 and 400 level).

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* 4. Upload current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

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* 5. Upload Cover Letter

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* 6. Please select the nursing course(s) you are interested in teaching.
Required: PhD designation to teach 500 level courses

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* 7. Areas of Expertise: Please indicate your areas of nursing expertise (knowledge and experience):

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* 8. Please feel free to provide any additional comments to support your application.

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