Job Description

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 Casual Clinical Faculty to teach clinical courses in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. As a Casual Clinical Faculty member, you will bring your nursing expertise into the clinical environment, supporting students as they develop and apply their nursing knowledge and skills in medical/surgical settings. You will follow approved syllabi, understand and respond to students’ learning needs, and consistently evaluate student performance while addressing issues promptly.

Casual Clinical Faculty work in hospital-based clinical settings in the Saint John area, supervising nursing students during their clinical placements. Clinical schedules and workloads are course-dependent and may include consecutive clinical shifts over an eight-week period.

What’s in it for you

Influence and impact. You will teach nursing students and help shape how they understand and apply what they learn. Your clinical expertise will give students practical context as they build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need for their future nursing careers.

Bring your expertise into education. You will use the knowledge and experience you have developed through medical/surgical nursing practice to support students in real clinical settings. You will have the opportunity to develop or continue your teaching practice while working within established syllabi and course expectations.

A focused teaching commitment. This is an opportunity for practicing nurses to contribute to nursing education without moving into a traditional full-time academic role. By taking on a Casual Clinical Faculty role, you will have an opportunity to contribute to nursing education while continuing your professional nursing practice.

How you will make an impact

• Support students in clinical practice. You will provide in-person clinical teaching on medical/surgical units, helping students apply nursing knowledge and develop their clinical skills in a professional practice environment.
• Follow approved course expectations. You will deliver clinical teaching in accordance with approved syllabi and established program expectations, ensuring students receive a consistent and appropriate learning experience.
• Understand students’ learning needs. You will pay attention to individual students’ needs, progress, and areas for development, adapting your support and guidance appropriately within the clinical environment.
• Evaluate student performance. You will consistently assess and document student performance against established expectations, providing clear and meaningful feedback to support learning and development.
• Address concerns promptly. You will identify issues affecting student performance or clinical learning and address them in a timely and appropriate manner, escalating concerns when required.
• Connect clinical practice with learning. You will draw on your medical/surgical nursing experience to help students understand how their nursing knowledge and skills apply in real clinical situations.
• Support student success. You will create a supportive clinical learning environment in which students can ask questions, receive guidance, build confidence, and continue developing their nursing practice.
• Collaborate with your Faculty colleagues. You will work with the Associate Dean and other Faculty to support effective clinical delivery and a consistent student experience.

You bring

• The nursing expertise. You are a Registered Nurse with current nursing registration and relevant Canadian nursing practice experience in medical/surgical areas. You have the professional perspective needed to help nursing students connect theory with practice and provide real-world clinical context.
• The teaching and mentorship skills. You may be an experienced nursing educator or a practicing nurse with a passion for sharing your knowledge. Either way, you want to develop teaching experience and help guide future nurses. You can explain nursing concepts clearly, provide constructive feedback, engage learners, and support students as they develop their clinical practice.
• The learner-centred approach. You are committed to understanding the needs of nursing students and creating a supportive clinical learning environment. You can provide appropriate guidance while maintaining established academic and clinical expectations.
• The professional currency. You maintain current knowledge of nursing practice and can bring relevant clinical examples and perspectives into your teaching. You are committed to continuing to learn and keeping your professional knowledge current.
• The communication and interpersonal skills. You communicate clearly and respectfully with students, Faculty, and academic leaders. You are organized, dependable, and comfortable providing feedback and addressing student performance concerns appropriately.

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

We believe compensation should be fair, straightforward, and supportive of your growth. Our salary ranges reflect progression from learning in the role to excelling, with each offer based on skills, experience, and role complexity.

$70 CAD per hour. Hours vary by clinical assignment and are scheduled based on the course, typically either one or two 12-hour shifts per week or six 8-hour shifts over the 8-week module, depending on the placement. This is a casual role and assignments may vary from module to module.

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.
• A panel interview with the nursing hiring committee focused on your clinical nursing experience, approach to teaching and evaluating students, ability to support learners in a medical/surgical clinical environment, and approach to addressing student performance and learning needs.
• 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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