Curriculum and Program Evaluation Coordinator - Psychiatric Nursing
$71,846-$1115,129 Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
The Opportunity
You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!
Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Health Sciences, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.
WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
- Transit-accessible campuses
- Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
- Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
- Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
- Professional Development funding
- Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Curriculum and Evaluation Coordinator for the department of Psychiatric Nursing. This position takes effect September 1, 2025 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years. This role has 6 sections of time release plus 2 sections of teaching.
The faculty member in this position is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation and evaluation of the BSPN programs. The faculty member in this position has:
- the responsibility to seek collegial decisions
- the authority to act on emergency issues requiring a decision, pending collegial resolution of the issue
- the responsibility to implement collegial decisions
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
Operational Management: For both BSPN and degree completion programs:
- Leads all activities and processes for the development and implementation of programs and courses.
- Participates in the long-range plans for program development, ensuring they are consistent with College policies, British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives ( BCCNM ) Professional Standards, Code of Ethics, Scope of Practice and entry-level competencies.
- Participates in DOPN strategic planning process.
- Collaborates with the Coordinating Committee regarding Program Approval processes including BCCNM program approval and Douglas College Comprehensive Review.
- Plans, organizes and leads the departmental goals and activities for Curriculum Development and organizes and chairs May Curriculum Development for all Faculty.
- Collaborates annually with the Staffing and Student Coordinator and the Program Support and Services Specialist to maintain currency of the information book, online catalogue and BSPN website.
- Provides advice to Coordinating Committee members on matters related to curriculum.
- In collaboration with DOPN Coordination team, faculty and other relevant partners, identifies new course offerings, program initiatives, and relevant curriculum initiatives.
Curriculum and Evaluation: For both BSPN and Degree Completion programs:
- Coordinates and facilitates faculty Curriculum Development ensuring that outcomes are congruent with approved curriculum and program structure.
- Coordinates the selection and ordering of course resources.
- Ensures the currency of curriculum guidelines and course syllabi.
- Provides support to DOPN faculty related to Curriculum Navigator.
- Monitors and reports on the quality of the curriculum implementation of all DOPN programs concerning consistency with DOPN philosophy and DOPN curriculum conceptual framework, also ensuring currency and congruency with standards of practice and directions of the regulatory college ( BCCNM ).
- Coordinates evaluation processes and collaborates with Health Sciences Learning Strategies and Evaluation Coordinator to ensure effective program evaluation processes.
- Analyzes evaluation data from internal and external partners and coordinates the implementation of revisions to the curriculum, as needed.
- Participates in planning activities for the implementation of programs.
- In collaboration with the LPN Coordinator, oversees the LPN curriculum development and governance of courses.
Departmental – Faculty Relations: For both BSPN and Degree Completion programs:
- Provides mentorship and support to faculty related curriculum, teaching and learning.
- Mentors faculty in the implementation of the curriculum and scholarly activity development processes.
- Liaises and collaborates with Health Science Coordinators (Practice Placement, Learning Strategy and Evaluation, and Experiential) to ensure the application of best practices and resources for students.
- Assists faculty with the interpretation and implementation of PNUR Requirements/Protocols and College Policies.
For both BSPN and Degree Completion programs:
- Liaises with the BCCNM and other professional groups and nursing programs regarding curriculum and program evaluation.
- Works in collaboration with faculty and administration to implement Program Advisory Committee recommendations as appropriate.
- Participates in recruitment and information sessions as required.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THE ROLE :
- Current RPN /RN registration with BCCNM. If Selections Committee deems candidates applying for a position equitable in all respects, RPN registration is preferred.
- Master’s Degree required, Doctorate/PhD preferred in nursing or related field.
- A minimum of five years of recent post-secondary (or equivalent) teaching experience in psychiatric nursing with a demonstrated understanding of a variety of current educational methodologies.
- A minimum of five years of clinical experience with a preference for experience in a variety of nursing practice areas.
- Demonstrated leadership competence.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- Demonstrated positive and effective interpersonal and networking skills, including teamwork and conflict resolution skills.
- Working knowledge of all streams of Douglas College Psychiatric Nursing Programs.
- Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation; approvals or accreditation experience preferred.
- Demonstrated self-direction, motivation, initiative and creativity.
- In-depth knowledge related to RPN context and scope of practice.
- Demonstrated advocacy and commitment to the psychiatric nursing profession.
- Knowledge of mental health needs and services throughout British Columbia and Canada.
- Demonstrates an understanding of cultural safety and humility in the context of education and psychiatric nursing practice.
- Represent the values, goals, and philosophy of the Psychiatric Nursing department, Health Sciences, and Douglas College.
Additional Information
The Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Curriculum and Evaluation Coordinator for the department of Psychiatric Nursing. This position takes effect September 1, 2025 for an initial one year term with the possibility of an extension(s) up to a maximum of three years. This role has 6 sections of time release available for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Posting Number: 00676F
Position Type: Faculty - Coordinator
Position Title: Curriculum and Program Evaluation Coordinator - Psychiatric Nursing
Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2025
End Date: 08/31/2026
Needs a Criminal Records Check: No
Open Date: 02/28/2025
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Qualified internal applicants must apply by March 13, 2025 to be given first consideration. Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
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