Sessional - Faculty NURS 5350 Lab

Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Sessional) Posting In effect from 22/6/2026 Closing Application Date 6/7/2026 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled. Instructional Type Academic/Career(max 24 credits) Anticipated Start Date 8/4/2027 Position End Date (If Applicable) 28/4/2027

Duties

The School of Nursing Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN-NP) program requires a sessional faculty member to teach the laboratory component of NURS 5450: Nurse Practitioner Primary Healthcare I in the Winter 2027 term. The focus of NURS 5350 is on theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge and skills related to health promotion, illness prevention, and therapeutic management of episodic and chronic health conditions common to nurse practitioner practice across the lifespan. MN-NP program details, including course descriptions, can be found at www.tru.ca/mnnp. Applicants should be experts on the subject matter for this course. The successful applicant will be the instructor responsible for delivery of the lab component of this course appropriate to the level required for MN-NP students. Experience teaching post-secondary education is an asset. Experience teaching nurse practitioner students is an asset. Experience teaching advanced health assessment and autonomous clinical management at the level of primary care is an asset. All lab sessions are offered in person at TRU’s Kamloops campus. The workload allocation for each lab instructor in this course is 2 credits per 8 students. The total lab workload available is 2 credits. This course includes virtual class delivery throughout the term as well as a condensed on-campus laboratory block. There is a separate teaching contract for the theory portion of this course, which may or may not be the same as laboratory faculty. Students also complete clinical practicum placements to fulfill course requirements, and the clinical component is supervised by separate clinical faculty.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) is preferred;
• Master's degree for nurse practitioner (NP) preparation is required;
• Current NP registration in a Canadian jurisdiction in good standing without limits or conditions, and/or eligibility for registration with BCCNM;
• Three (3) years full-time or equivalent in the role of a Nurse Practitioner;
• Evidence of continuous learning in your area of nursing; and
• An understanding of, and experience in, the Canadian healthcare system. Pay Band $2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) ) Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> School of Nursing -> Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.