Douglas College·Coquitlam, British Columbia
Teach clinical practice courses (mental health settings) and classroom theory, communication, and psychomotor skills laboratory courses for all levels of the Bachelor Science in Psychiatric Nursing Program.
Instruct students, facilitate learning, and evaluate student progress in College courses.
Plan, organize, and manage learning activities and resources.
Provide academic advice to learners.
Maintain quality learner-centered instruction.
Participate in team collaboration
Location Coquitlam Campus Salary Range $71,846 to $115,129 annually. Salary scale and wage increments are in accordance with 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.
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.
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 opportunities 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 regular probationary faculty to teach clinical practice courses (mental health 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 Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, Education 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 psychiatric/mental health 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.
The Psychiatric Nursing Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Douglas College is hiring a regular probationary faculty instructor. The primary place of work will be Coquitlam Campus and clinical sites. Workload is assigned each year based on available section. For the 2026-2027 academic year, there will be 8 sections of work available, representing a full-time position. Posting Number 00782F Position Type Faculty - Probationary Regular
Open Date 07/16/2026 Close Date 07/30/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Important Note Qualified internal applicants must apply by July 30, 2026 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting. SHARE THIS POSTING https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/15531 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. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Current RPN/RN registration with BCCNM.
Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, Education or related field (or enrolment in a Master’s program; PhD preferred for regular positions).
Teaching experience in nursing practice (clinical), classroom/seminar, and/or laboratory settings (preferred).
Recent clinical and/or teaching experience in psychiatric/mental health nursing.
Experience in curriculum development and evaluation (asset).
Effective interpersonal skills and strong understanding of therapeutic communication.
Understanding of cultural safety and humility in education and psychiatric nursing practice.
Strong work ethic and ability to self-direct.
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., conferences, course work, in-services).
Demonstrated initiative and creativity in practice
Market context
Demand for psychiatric nursing faculty in British Columbia is typically tied to nursing education needs and the availability of qualified instructors with current BCCNM registration. This role can be competitive because it blends clinical teaching experience with graduate-level preparation, and regular positions may prefer a PhD. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your registration, teaching background, and graduate study status before applying.