Faculty – Bachelor of Science in Nursing

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge - it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and Fredericton and Sackville, New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team -  whether in teaching, operations, or technology - is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. 

At our core is human connection - guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Associate Dean, we are hiring Full-time Faculty for our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. You will play an important role in shaping the learning experience for nursing students by bringing current clinical knowledge and professional expertise into the classroom, laboratory and simulation environments, and clinical practice. You will teach a prepared curriculum, supporting students across the theory, lab or simulation, and clinical components of your assigned courses. Alongside teaching, you will contribute to student support, academic collaboration, professional development, service, and scholarship.

This is an existing permanent onsite role based at our Sackville, New Brunswick campus. Some clinical teaching may take place at local partner hospitals, including sites approximately 30 minutes from campus.

What’s in it for you

A new way to make an impact in nursing. You can take the clinical knowledge and experience you have built as a nurse and use it to shape the next generation entering the profession. If you are ready to move from direct patient care into teaching, this is an opportunity to continue contributing to nursing while building a career in academia, with a more predictable schedule and the opportunity to step away from the night shifts, weekends, and demands that can come with frontline nursing.

Grow as an educator. You will bring your real-world perspective into the classroom, helping students connect theory to practice and prepare for their nursing careers. With class sizes generally around 40 students and classes above 60 typically split, you can build meaningful connections with learners and provide individualized support. Whether you are already teaching or transitioning from clinical practice, you will have opportunities to strengthen your teaching through professional development, collaboration, and reflective practice while building your scholarly profile.

Structure and stability. Full-time Faculty typically teach one course for an eight-week module before moving to their next assigned course, allowing you to become familiar with the curriculum and focus your attention rather than continually preparing multiple new courses. You will have access to up-to-date, prepared course materials and syllabi, along with benefits beginning on your first day to help make the transition from another nursing or healthcare employer more seamless.

How you will make an impact

• Teach across the nursing curriculum. You will teach an assigned course across its theory, lab or simulation, and clinical components, depending on your area of expertise and course assignment. Courses run in eight-week modules, with full-time Faculty typically assigned two courses in rotation rather than continually preparing new courses each term. You will primarily work during the day, with occasional grading or other academic work outside regular hours as needed.
• Create meaningful learning experiences. You will use your clinical knowledge and nursing expertise to make course content relevant and practical. You will create inclusive and responsive learning environments using learner-centred approaches and Universal Design for Learning principles across relevant teaching modalities, ensuring students can connect nursing theory with the realities of professional practice. 
• Support students throughout their learning. You will provide timely, meaningful feedback using a range of assessment approaches, monitor student progress and attendance, and maintain regular communication with learners. You will be available to students through scheduled office hours and connect them with appropriate university resources when they need additional support.
• Bring clinical expertise into the classroom, lab, and practice setting. You will draw on current nursing practice to help students develop clinical judgement, professional skills, and confidence. Where your course assignment includes clinical teaching, you will support students in local hospital environments and help them apply their learning safely and effectively in practice.
• Collaborate with your faculty colleagues. You will work closely with program leadership and other Faculty to support a consistent, high-quality student experience. You will collaborate on course delivery, student needs, academic activities, and program priorities while contributing to a connected nursing faculty community.
• Strengthen curriculum and academic quality. You will contribute to curriculum enhancement, course and program reviews, and academic quality initiatives, ensuring teaching and learning remain aligned with program and course outcomes, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional priorities. You will help ensure course delivery remains aligned with learning outcomes, professional expectations, regulatory requirements, and the needs of contemporary nursing practice.
• Keep developing as an educator. You will participate in professional development and reflective practice, using student feedback and other evaluation sources to identify opportunities to strengthen your teaching. You will have opportunities to engage with the Centre for Teaching Excellence & Innovation and develop your scholarly activity in areas such as teaching and learning, professional practice, and academic service.
• Contribute to the Yorkville community. You will participate in Faculty development, academic and professional service, and scholarly activities that strengthen teaching, nursing education, and the broader Yorkville community. This may include committee participation, professional networks, knowledge sharing, and discipline-specific scholarship aligned with your area of expertise. You will participate in departmental and university initiatives that foster a culture of equity, inclusion, learning, and student success.

What you bring

• The nursing credentials. You hold or are near completion of a Master’s or PhD in Nursing, with the clinical and professional background needed for the role. You are a Registered Nurse with current professional registration in Canada and are eligible to obtain and maintain registration with the College of Nurses of New Brunswick (CNNB). 
• The clinical experience. You bring current or recent Canadian nursing practice experience, with expertise in medical-surgical nursing and/or pediatrics preferred. Experience in maternal-child or behavioural health nursing is also relevant. You understand the Canadian healthcare environment and can bring practical, current examples into your teaching. Experience with nursing laboratory or simulation environments is an asset.
• The interest in education. You have demonstrated teaching experience or a strong interest in moving into nursing education and a willingness to develop your teaching practice. You are committed to learner-centred education that connects theory and practice and can support students from different backgrounds and with different learning needs. Ideally, you have experience with nursing laboratories, simulation, or other applied learning environments. You are comfortable helping students connect nursing theory with clinical practice and supporting diverse learners. You do not need to have spent your career in academia; Yorkville welcomes strong clinical nurses who are ready to develop as educators.
• The professional currency. You maintain current knowledge of nursing practice and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development. You are engaged with your discipline and professional networks and are interested in contributing through scholarship, applied research, professional practice, or knowledge mobilization.
• The communication and collaboration skills. You communicate clearly and build strong, respectful relationships with students, Faculty, academic leaders, and colleagues. You can work collaboratively, organize your workload effectively, and exercise sound judgement when supporting students in academic and clinical settings.
• The technology skills. You are comfortable using Brightspace, Microsoft Office, and other educational technologies to support teaching, assessment, communication, and student engagement. You understand the importance of privacy, data security, and responsible use of educational technology.

Why work at Yorkville University?

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we are united by a shared purpose: placing the student experience at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are teaching, designing curriculum, advising students, advancing technology, or supporting operations, your work directly fuels learning potential, strengthens inclusive communities, and fosters purposeful curiosity.

Here, professional growth is part of our culture. In your role, you will have opportunities to help the launch of career-relevant programs, expand your expertise, and access tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees. Curiosity, initiative, and innovation are encouraged, and your ideas can move from vision to reality.

Our scale offers the best of both worlds: the reach and stability of a national institution combined with the agility of a mid-sized organization, where contributions are visible and valued. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community where authenticity is celebrated, collaboration is expected, and impact is shared -  on students, colleagues, and your own professional journey.

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, your work does more than make a difference. It empowers others to achieve their potential, while giving you the opportunity to realize yours.

Compensation philosophy

The starting salary for this position is $100,000 annually, with four weeks of vacation.

Courses run in eight-week modules and are delivered continuously throughout the year, with short preparation weeks between some modules.

Base salary is one part of a broader package that includes paid time away, retirement savings matching, and extended health coverage with 80% of premiums paid. After 12 months of full-time employment, there is also tuition-free access to all our education programs.

We welcome conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we seek, express your interest. 

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An onsite panel interview with the Dean, Associate Dean and a member of the faculty, focused on your clinical experience, teaching approach, ability to engage nursing students, and approach to supporting learners across theory, lab or simulation, and clinical environments.
• A complete education, registration, and reference check will be conducted. In addition, an offer of employment is contingent upon agreeing to a criminal reference check-vulnerable sector with clear results.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University, and Toronto Film School, and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at 1-877-429-4029.

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