Job Board

Sessional Instructors – Health Care Assistant Program 
School of Health, Education and Human Services 
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus 
Wage: $42.00 hourly (starting)
Employment opportunity number: 25.76

Closing Date: On-going

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TEACHING in the HEALTH CARE field?
Yukon University is looking for experienced RNs to teach in the Health Care Assistant Program in the coming fall semester. 

This For the coming fall semester, the following courses are available for those who may be interested:

HCA 121 - Healing 1 B – Common Health Challenges (45-hour course)
This is a basic pathophysiology course. The course explores common challenges to health and healing in relation to each body system. Students will also learn to apply person-centred practice as it relates to the common challenges to health. 
Class dates/times: 
Wednesday: Sept 10- Dec 3 (1300-1600) 
Friday: Sept 19 (1300-1600) & Nov 14 (1300-1600) 
Monday: Dec 8 (1300-1600 final exam)

HCA 160 - Clinical Placement: Long Term Care
This Practicum course gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in HCA theory/lab courses to give safe, competent care to individuals living in long term care. Students are buddied with appropriate Care Aide staff and supervised by the practicum course instructor. Instructors are on-site with students in Long Term Care facilities during student shifts. 
Practicum shift dates/times: 
Thursday: Oct 9-Nov 20 (0700-1500)
Thursday: Dec 4 - 18 (0700-1500)
Friday: Nov 28, Dec 12 & 19 (0700-1500)
Wednesday: Dec 10 (0700-1500)
Tuesday: Dec 9 – 16 (0700-1500)
Monday: Dec 15 (0700-1500)

For more information regarding these teaching opportunities please contact:
Jeanelle Julien (June 7-August 7, 2025) 
Chair, HEHS: 
jjulien@yukonu.ca

Kim Diamond (After August 7, 2025) 
Instructor/Coordinator HCA: 
kdiamond@yukonu.ca

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however qualified candidates who self-identify as Yukon first Nations, as well as Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority. 

This inventory is maintained on a continual basis and resumes will be retained for up to 6 months.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request. 

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email: hr@yukonu.ca

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.