Assistant Professor (Tenure-Tack) or Associate Professor (Tenure)

University of British Columbia Okanagan

Job Description
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure)

School of Nursing, UBC Okanagan

The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (Tenure) level. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, with the possibility of negotiation. This position is aimed at an exceptional nurse scholar whose primary focus is a commitment to advancing health, health systems, and/or health equity through a robust program of research, while contributing to high-quality teaching and mentorship in the School of Nursing.

This is a research-intensive appointment within the professoriate stream. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain an independent, externally funded program of research in a field relevant to nursing and health, and produce high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship with impact at local, national, and/or international levels. The successful candidate will provide research mentorship and supervision for graduate students (MN, PhD) and contribute to research training for undergraduate students. They will also contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching, particularly in areas aligned with their expertise, and engage in academic service within the School, Faculty, and University, appropriate to rank. It is expected that the successful candidate will build and maintain collaborative partnerships with practice, community, policy, or interdisciplinary academic partners. The successful candidate will be required to have registration as a nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) within 3 years of appointment.

Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, UBC Okanagan offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities. The School of Nursing [http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/nursing/welcome.html] is housed within the Faculty of Health and Social Development. It has over 800 undergraduate and graduate students, and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees in nursing. The faculty also houses schools of Social Work and Health & Exercise Science. In addition to active partnerships with our surrounding communities and Interior Health, our school has international partnerships with schools in Ghana and Zambia.

The School of Nursing has a strong profile in education, research, and practice partnerships locally, regionally and nationally. Our broad scholarly focus spans technologies for health, health equity, healthy environments, well-being, and person-centered care across the lifespan. We are committed to innovative, evidence-informed teaching and learning, with a curriculum design that advances health equity and person-centered care, alongside collaborative, interprofessional approaches to education and practice. In the fast-changing digital environment, the School is committed to integrating and innovating teaching and learning, particularly as we prepare to move to a new campus closer to hospitals and health services in downtown Kelowna in 2027/2028.
For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit https://hr.ubc.ca/careers-and-job-postings/staff-careers. Information about the surrounding community can be found at: Relocating to Kelowna, BC.

At the rank of Assistant Professor, applicants will be expected to have completed a PhD or be nearing completion. Applicants are asked to provide evidence of a developing or established program of research aligned with nursing and health priorities, along with a record of scholarly outputs. Applicants must have an actual or strong potential to obtain competitive external research funding. Applicants are expected to demonstrate potential or established strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

At the rank of Associate Professor, applicants must have a PhD, with an established portfolio of research that demonstrates strong peer reviewed publications and consistent scholarly activity. They are expected to be able to develop clear research leadership, which may include leading teams, influencing practice or policy, building research networks, or establishing interdisciplinary collaborations. Applicants must have experience in supervising graduate students (including PhD supervision) and mentoring early-career researchers or postdoctoral fellows.

The successful candidate at Assistant Professor level will be reviewed for reappointment, promotion, and tenure in subsequent years in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Salary will be commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. All UBC positions are subject to final budgetary approval. At Associate Professor level (Tenure) will be appointed commensurate with qualifications and experience, and subject to a positive review according to UBC’s appointment and tenure criteria and established appointment processes.

The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor level is $105,000 - $120,000 per annum plus a benefits package, and for Associate Professor, $110,000–$128,000 CAD per year, plus a comprehensive benefits package.


The preferred format for application materials is Adobe Acrobat (.pdf). Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability, and the names and contact information of three referees.

Inquiries should be directed to nursing.director@ubc.ca

Application materials should include:
Letter of Application including:
• A description of your program of research
• Statement of undergraduate and graduate teaching areas in which you could participate
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence
Curriculum Vitae listing the following:
• Personal information
• Education including post-doctoral research experience
• Professional employment experience including research and teaching experience
• Present and prior research projects and funding sources
• Experience with undergraduate and graduate student research supervision
• Publications
• Awards and honours

Names of three referees who are able to comment on the applicant’s suitability for the position, including objective examples of the applicant’s research and teaching potential or established excellence.

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Review of applications will begin on March 6, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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