Douglas College
Lecturer Position

Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences

Deadline
Sep 29, 2026
Closing in 13 days
Location
N/A
Canada
Employment
None
Reference
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Posted Sep 16, 2026
Offered salary$52.41-$114.65/hour

About the role

Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences

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This position will remain open until filled with the first review date of Sept 29, 2026. Please ensure your resume explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to provide original sealed transcripts for educational credentials noted on their resume.

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 October 1, 2026. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus.
Posting Number 00788F
Position Type Faculty - Contract
Position Title Contract Faculty - Psychiatric Nursing (Med/Surg focus) - Health Sciences
Anticipated Start Date 10/01/2026
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 Sept 29, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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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.

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