Adjunct Faculty at the UBC School of Nursing
The UBC School of Nursing recognizes the valuable and diverse contributions from close partnerships with members of the Adjunct Faculty. Adjunct Professors enrich the School of Nursing community and enhance the expertise available to faculty and students for research, teaching and service activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty members are highly varied, and may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing suitable learning experiences for undergraduate or graduate students (e.g., teaching, mentoring, supervising);
- Direct guidance of students during clinical experiences;
- Facilitation of nursing research activities;
- Providing input on School of Nursing committees, working groups or strategic initiatives (e.g. , policy evaluation or implementation, leadership, and international collaborative opportunities);
- Membership on graduate student dissertation, thesis, and primary care project (NP) supervisory committees, when qualified;
- Participation in School of Nursing sponsored rounds, workshops, seminars, and conferences,
- Participation in School-related continuing education activities;
- Participation in invited guest lectures and/or seminar participation
- Facilitation of networking opportunities to strengthen the connection between the School of Nursing, health, community, and/or policy organizations or other interested parties
- Consultation related to curriculum development;
- Community liaison, resource development or other strategic objectives of the School.
Appointments
Step 1: Expression of interest
To be invited to apply for an Adjunct Faculty appointment, a tenure stream UBC Nursing faculty member must nominate you for consideration by the Director’s office and the School of Nursing Adjunct Appointment Committee.
Step 2: Application
If the nomination is accepted, potential candidates will be invited to submit their application package which typically includes the following documentation:
- a letter of interest outlining current and potential contributions to the School of Nursing;
- a biographical statement of expertise and current responsibilities (250 word maximum);
- a curriculum vitae or resume, and
- a letter of support from a UBC School of Nursing faculty member (excluding existing adjunct faculty members).
Step 3: Recommendation and appointment
Complete submissions are forwarded to the School of Nursing’s Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee for review and recommendation. Recommendations by that committee must also be approved by the Director of the School, the Dean of the Faculty and the Vice President, Academic, UBC before they come into effect. Appointments typically begin July 1 and last for 1 to 3 years with an option to renew at the end of the appointment.
Step 4: Notification
If successful, you will receive a confirmation of your appointment and the associated term, and an invitation to seek opportunities to contribute to the School of Nursing.
Renewals
It is the responsibility of current adjunct faculty to apply for a renewal at the end of your appointment term if you are interested in continuing to hold the role of adjunct faculty.
You will receive notice when the term of your appointment is ending. Therefore, please keep your contact information up-to-date.
You are eligible to renew your adjunct appointment if you are approved to apply for renewal, a tenure stream UBC Nursing faculty member continues to support your application, and you are still:
- actively employed in nursing or related health fields
- do not have primary employment as faculty at any other university or School of Nursing
- living in British Columbia, with rare exceptions.
As part of the School’s reappointment guidelines for adjunct faculty, you will be asked to submit the following to be considered for re-appointment:
- A letter of interest outlining your current and potential contributions to the School of Nursing
- A biographical statement of expertise and current responsibilities (250 words); and
- An updated curriculum vitae or resume
Adjunct FAQs
UBC definition of Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct faculty appointments are part-time, term appointments granted to individuals who have some special professional skill or learning of value to the University but who are primarily engaged in the practice of their professions outside UBC.
Appointment at the adjunct rank does not imply that the appointee has the qualifications necessary for appointment to one of the regular academic ranks.
Adjunct Appointments and Behavioural and/or Clinical Research Ethics Applications
Conditions for School of Nursing Department Approval: Any person holding a current adjunct appointment with the UBC School of Nursing requires that an employed or active emeritus faculty member be identified as a member of the research team. Adjunct faculty without a faculty partnered application will not be eligible for School of Nursing Departmental Approval. If you have any questions about eligibility please contact the UBC Nursing Associate Director of Research and Teaching Scholarship.
Adjunct Appointments and Research Funding
UBC Research Policy (LR2) 4.1 Administration of Research Funds indicates that eligibility for research spending responsibility is granted to UBC faculty who have a tenure stream faculty appointment as a Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Professor of Teaching stream, or Emeritus status.
As such, adjunct faculty who seek to hold research funding at the UBC School of Nursing must do it under the auspices of a faculty member who holds a tenure stream academic rank. This also ensures funding is overseen by faculty with familiarity with the complex UBC administrative environment and financial management system.
What opportunities will I have to contribute at the School of Nursing?
You will receive a copy of the UBC School of Nursing Adjunct Faculty Resource Guide. We encourage you to contact your sponsor Faculty member to discuss opportunities to support teaching, research and/or service activities that match your expertise and interests.
What are the benefits to me as a member of the Adjunct Faculty?
Once appointed, you can use the title “Adjunct Faculty, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia” in your credentials and correspondence. You will be invited to submit a summary profile for publication on the School of Nursing’s website (Our People). You will receive a UBC email address and will be eligible for a Campus Wide Login (CWL) that will allow you access to the UBC library and the use of some research resources such as the Qualtrics Survey platform. We hope that you will use this appointment to strengthen your connections with students and faculty of the School of Nursing.
Will the School of Nursing support my research activities?
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If I am successful in a research grant competition, can the funds be administered at the School of Nursing?
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