Sessional Nursing Faculty Position

Description:

Trinity Western University’s School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time sessional faculty position running from August 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. This role is designed for professionals who are passionate about advancing the practice and teaching of nursing in a Christian academic environment.

The School of Nursing at TWU offers undergraduate (BSN) and graduate (MSN and PhD in Nursing) programs and is well recognized for its unique integration of nursing practice with Christian spiritual values. Since the BSN program’s launch in 1993, over 1,000 graduates have contributed significantly to the healthcare sector, while the MSN began in 2009 and the PhD program launched in 2022. The faculty fosters a culture of critical thinking, compassion, justice, and person-centered care—ensuring graduates are prepared for meaningful, equitable contributions in healthcare systems locally and globally.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), have 4–5 years of recent practical nursing experience, and demonstrate excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Preferred qualifications include:

• Expertise in one or more practice areas such as medicine, surgery, maternity, mental health, public health, or pediatrics in clinical settings.

• Experience in nursing skills labs and simulation-based teaching.

The successful candidate will primarily teach within the undergraduate BSN program, inspiring and equipping students to become highly skilled and compassionate nurses.

Trinity Western University is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement and is globally recognized for academic excellence and leadership development. Candidates must be willing to support TWU’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant, ensuring alignment with the university’s Christian ethos.

Benefits of Working at TWU:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, insurance, and RRSP matching.

• 14 annual statutory holidays plus generous vacation accruement.

• Tuition benefits for employees (undergraduate & graduate courses) and Torch tuition scholarships for dependents.

• Free access to campus gym, library, and recreational equipment rentals.

• Employee discounts at the campus store, cafeterias, bookstore, and local Fort Langley shops and restaurants.

• Wellness support (counselling, personal days, sick days, and wellness spending account).

• Free employee parking and participation in community fellowship events.

• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).