Lecturer | Midwifery Program, Department of Family Practice

6 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Leading Researcher (R4)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Canada

Application Deadline

4 May 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Jul 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

EU-57928

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

The Midwifery Program, Department of Family Practice at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (1.0 FTE) to be part of a newly developing Vancouver Island cohort for a 5-year term with a possibility of renewal.

This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

The Department of Family Practice educates students, physicians, and midwives to be effective providers of patient-centered care in the context of family and community. The Department of Family Practice has over 4,000 academic and clinical faculty members, who are physicians, midwives and other clinicians, working in 20 sites across the province to ensure more people have access to medical care that has continuity, is comprehensive, and serves community needs. Academic and clinical faculty members mentor and supervise midwifery and medical students in community midwifery and family practice offices.

The UBC Midwifery Program includes a Bachelor Degree in Midwifery (BMw), the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP), a Continuing Professional Development program, a Global Health program and funded midwifery researchers. The BMw admits 32 students annually into the four-year degree and the IEMBP admits 16 students annually into its nine-month program. Both programs focus on applicants who will practice in British Columbia.

Working under the direction of the Director of the Midwifery Program and reporting to the Head, Department of Family Practice, this individual will be highly engaged in teaching and evaluation activities. This includes course-based lectures, seminars and tutors, individual and group discussions, and supervision of student’s work. The Lecturer will directly facilitate and enhance the overall classroom experience for students and will be assigned roles such as individual teaching and/or co-teaching with another faculty member as course leads. Additionally, the incumbent will provide mentorship and training to undergraduate learners. The majority of assigned coursework will be for undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Midwifery program, although assigned courses and deliverables may vary. The candidate will be working in collaboration with other course leads, undergraduate program leads, and the Director. The successful candidate will participate in relevant service activities within the Department.

The successful candidate will be part of a new Midwifery teaching team based on Vancouver Island and is expected to be able to teach at identified hospital sites in Victoria, BC regularly. The successful candidate will liaise with midwifery program faculty on Vancouver Island to develop clinical experiences for UBC BMw midwifery students. The Vancouver Island cohort will be supported by the Midwifery Undergraduate Program Lead. The incumbent will also be provided formal mentorship from other Midwifery faculty members including the Clinical Placement Lead, Associate Professor of Teaching, Assistant Professor of Teaching, program staff, and Lecturer.

The successful candidate will contribute to fostering an environment that promotes inclusivity and embodies values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration, and equity. Equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice are essential to academic excellence, as well as to fostering an inclusive community for voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged.

The successful incumbent will have the following training and qualifications as outlined below:

• Master’s degree in Midwifery or related field such as Public Health, Nursing, etc.; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Registration in good standing or eligibility to register with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives.
• Five (5) years or more experience in clinical practice, or an equivalent combination of teaching and clinical experience
• Demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching, and the promise to achieve excellence in teaching
• Previous experience teaching Midwifery at a university level preferred
• Knowledge of or experience with international practices of Midwifery is an asset
• In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding and, respect of diverse perspectives.
• Experience in collaborating and bringing forward projects with diverse groups, including colleagues, students, and/or stakeholders, is valued.

Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department.

The expected salary for this position will be $110,000 per annum. Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. a teaching dossier), and a statement in the form of a cover letter describing the applicant’s experience working with and supporting a diverse student body. Please provide a brief statement (1-2 pages) of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional or community context.

The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc .

The successful candidate will also have access to a comprehensive range of services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://hr.ubc.ca/working-ubc .

Please submit your application through UBC Faculty Careers page addressed to Dr. Kellie Thiessen, Director, Midwifery Program.

Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Director of Administration, Ms. Vicky Yau, at [email protected] .

Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024 or upon a date to be mutually agreed. The initial appointment is a 5-year term. Further information on full job description and responsibilities of the Lecturer can be provided if selected in the interview process.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students, and is essential to fostering an outstanding work environment. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

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 anticipated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed.

To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website here https://hr.ubc.ca/CWA .

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-57928 during correspondence about this position.

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 will be given priority.

About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

About Vancouver
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Requirements

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Lecturer_JR16835

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Country

Canada

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

Street

2329 West Mall

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/job/Lecturer_JR16835

Contact

State/Province

British Columbia

City

Vancouver

Street

2329 West Mall

Postal Code

V6T 1Z4

STATUS: EXPIRED