Job description

Langley, BC, Canada

The TWU School of Nursing is an engaged community of nurse scholars and offers undergraduate (BSN) and graduate (MSN, PhD Nursing) programs. The BSN program was launched in 1993 and has seen more than a 1000 graduates since then. The MSN program accepted its first students in 2009, and in 2022 we launched our PhD in Nursing program. The School of Nursing at TWU is unique in Canada for intentionally connecting the practice of nursing with the richness of Christian spiritual understandings. Our tagline Think Deeply, Act Justly, and Care Generously signals the thoughtful, transformational, and compassionate approach we are known for. We aim to inspire the hearts and minds of students, so they are equipped to engage with questions of meaning and suffering, reconciliation and growth in our collective contribution to person-centered, equitable healthcare. TWU Nursing is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.

Trinity Western University’s School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track faculty position beginning January 1, 2024. The ideal candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Nursing, and an established program of research. The successful candidate will teach in our undergraduate and graduate programs as well as maintain a flourishing research program. More information about Trinity Western’s School of Nursing can be found at https://www.twu.ca/academics/school-nursing

Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian University of the arts, sciences, and professions. Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds two Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.

Benefits Of Working At TWU:

• A comprehensive benefits package which includes extended health, dental, and insurance and an RRSP matching program.
• Annual statutory holidays (14) with generous vacation accruement.
• Tuition Benefit for TWU undergraduate and graduate level courses to enhance knowledge and professional competency.
• Torch tuition scholarship for dependents of eligible employees attending TWU.
• Free access to TWU’s fitness/gym facilities and the Norma Marion Alloway Library.
• Discounts and perks for the on-site Trinity Western Outfitters Campus Store cafeterias and bookstore, as well as shops and restaurants in Fort Langley.
• Wellness benefits (i.e., counselling, sick days, personal days, and health/wellness spending account).
• Free recreational equipment rentals (e.g., paddle boards, snowshoes, kayaks, etc.).
•  Free employee parking on campus.
• Special community events throughout the year.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP).
• A positive Christian fellowship environment.

Trinity Western University is located on the traditional ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.

Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Isabel Lopez ([email protected]) in the Human Resources Department.

How to apply

All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:

• a cover letter;
• a curriculum vitae;
• verification of doctoral (or terminal) degree;
• signed Statement of Faith and Community Covenant; and
• a document (no more than two pages) which describes how you anticipate your Christian faith would influence your teaching and scholarship if you were a faculty member at TWU.

Please complete the online application available here; only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.