Providence Health Care/UBC Professorship in Indigenous Cultural Safety and Nursing, Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

The School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, in collaboration with the Providence Health Care invite applications for a full-time Tenure Track Assistant Professor who will also hold the newly established Providence Health Care /UBC Professorship in Indigenous Cultural Safety and Nursing.  We seek an early career nurse researcher focused on advancing Indigenous Cultural Safety to work in full partnership with both nursing and Indigenous wellness leadership at Providence Health Care (PHC). As a nurse with a research doctorate, the Professor in Indigenous Cultural Safety and Nursing will be a clinician scientist actively contributing to systems transformation and leading a program of research that contributes to future advances and improvements in person-centred care for Indigenous peoples and families. Indigenous applicants are preferred. Candidates who have worked with Indigenous communities are strongly encouraged to apply. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025, or as soon as feasible thereafter.

UBC and PHC are collectively committed to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and have embedded this commitment in our strategic plans and operations. UBC and PHC are also proactively responding to the In Plain Sight report into Indigenous-specific racism in health care, and are at the forefront of education, research, and knowledge development designed to support Indigenous Cultural Safety, human rights and health. In all of this work, we are committed to learning from and following the lead of Indigenous Peoples, communities and governments.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent program of research focused on advancing Indigenous Cultural Safety in Nursing. They will work with colleagues across PHC and beyond to ensure that advances developed through their research will be applied to nursing and interprofessional practices throughout PHC sites and provincial and national health systems. In addition to their research activities, the successful candidate will contribute to teaching, mentorship, and clinical services aligned with the focus of the Professorship. They will also contribute to strengthening the relationship between PHC and UBC School of Nursing, and to advancing the leadership of the two organizations to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety and Nursing.    

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at UBC. Successful applicants will have practice experience in nursing, must have earned or nearly completed a PhD in nursing or a related discipline, and be registered or eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Successful applicants must have demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. The applicant’s program of research should be sustainable with the potential to be scaled and spread across Canada, and relevant to current health practice and policy and the future of Canadian health care. 

PHC Strategic Plan 

UBC Indigenous Strategic Plan

Providence Health Care (PHC) is a Catholic-sponsored health care organization rooted in values of compassion, social justice, and respect. PHC has 6,000+ staff, 1,100+ medical staff/physicians, 1000+ researchers, 1,600+ volunteers delivering care and associated operations for 18 sites in Greater Vancouver. PHC is at the forefront of exceptional care and innovation and are committed to “embedding truth and reconciliation in everything we do”.  PHC operates one of two adult academic health science centres in the province – St. Paul’s Hospital, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver – that performs cutting-edge research in more than 30 clinical specialties. Today, the hospital provides compassionate care for over 600,000+ visits annually and conducts research and teaching initiatives that benefit patients locally, nationally and internationally. St. Paul’s Hospital has a rich history of nursing leadership and is internationally recognized as a leader in nursing practice, mentorship and research.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC School of Nursing launched the first university-based baccalaureate program in nursing in Canada more than 100 years ago, partnering from the beginning with St. Paul’s Hospital in clinical practice education. The School continues to be a national and global leader in nursing education and nursing research to support nursing practice, guide health policy, and promote health equity. 

Salary will be commensurate with level of educational preparation and experience. The expected salary range for this position is $110,000/year to $135,000/year.

Applications should include:

• a cover letter stating their suitability for the position 

• a current curriculum vitae

• a statement of research interests

• a statement of teaching philosophy and interests

• a statement on how their research and/or teaching would contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment 

• and names and contact information for four references 

Applications must be submitted online at https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Assistant-Professor--tenure-track-_JR17904. Review of applications will begin September 11, 2024. All applications received by September 11, 2024 will receive full consideration. 

This advertisement as well as further information about the School is available on the School of Nursing website at http://www.nursing.ubc.ca and information on the employment environment in the Faculty of Applied Science is available at https://apsc.ubc.ca/faculty/career-opportunities. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized and integrated into current structures, planning and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in the selection process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact Christine McKay at directors.assistant@nursing.ubc.ca or 604-822-7747.

To learn more about UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility, please visit their website [https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/workplace-accessibility/centre-workplace-accessibility]. To learn more about how the University is working to create a more inclusive working and learning environment, please see the UBC Inclusion Action Plan's goals related to recruitment and retention [https://equity.ubc.ca/about/inclusion-action-plan/inclusion-action-plan-what-we-heard/]

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.