Instructor(s), Health Care Assistant

Duties:

VIU is seeking instructors to deliver courses within the Health Care Assistant program at our Nanaimo, Cowichan and tiwšɛmawtxʷ campuses for the 2025-2026 academic year. This posting will also be used to fill term positions in HCA Partnership Pathways initiative and cost-recovery program offerings. HCAPP and cost-recovery employment is subject to funding and enrollment.

Teach in clinical, lab, and/or classroom settings, including preparation, delivery, and evaluation. Support student learning through the integration and evaluation of student progress in theory and practice. Participate in instructional advising with students. Contribute to departmental and faculty meetings and program activities related to curriculum and
administrative planning activities.

An overview of the program can be found on the Health Care Assistant Program page.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning, and student success. Successful candidates will participate in activities outside the classroom including student support and department committees.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an appropriately accredited institution, with current practicing BCCNM membership in good standing; a minimum of five years recent gerontological nursing experience; responsive to a diverse student population; a solid understanding of the scope and role of health care assistants in the health care system.

Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology. Proof of registration in a course or proof of completion of course about knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural teachings.

Candidates with lesser qualifications (RN/LPN with current practicing BCCNM membership in good standing) may be considered for instruction of lab/clinical courses.

Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; familiar with practice settings in Central Vancouver Island, including private and public residential care and acute care; familiarity with learning management systems (D2L) in an educational setting.

 VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.