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POSTING DATE:      August 1, 2018

POSITION:                PART-TIME ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

TERM:                         Fall, September 4 – December 4, 2018
Winter, January 7 – April 8, 2019

PAY RATE:                 According to CUPE Collective Agreement

NURS4220.03 Mental Health Nursing (for Fall as well as Winter term)

Integrating a holistic perspective within a primary healthcare philosophy, this course focuses on the promotion of individual and community mental well-being. Through reflective practice the use of nursing theories and effective communication, students assist clients through the challenges of mental health problems, crisis, and mental disorders. Students critique the social responsibility of the nursing profession through, not only direct care, but also client advocacy.

This is a 3-credit hour course. Fall term lectures are held on Tuesdays from 0935 – 1125, winter term lectures are held Mondays from 1135 – 1425. The course also includes 78 hours of clinical time for students which is taking place Thursdays and Fridays in two blocks of five weeks.

The fall appointment runs from September 1, 2018 through December 4, 2018, and the winter appointment runs from January 7 through April 8, 2019. The part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topic
• Assume Course Professor role in delivery of course content
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Oversee clinical component of course including working with clinical instructors to ensure optimal learning experience for students
• Use of Brightspace for course delivery
• Respond to student queries about coursework
• Attend initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services re: Brightspace
• Participate in course discussions within the program
• Develop and administer examinations
• Submit final course grades
• Follow up with students as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing, or related field, with a strong background in mental health/psychiatric nursing. Prior teaching experience an asset.  PhD preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 @ 4:00pm or until position filled

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, their resume and three references (names) with contact information, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

Please apply by email to angelika.torres@dal.ca (Ms. Angelika Torres, HR/Finance Assistant, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 3J5; Phone: 902-494-7807)

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.