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Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre

Probationary Instructor Position

The School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, is seeking an outstanding academic for a full-time, Probationary Instructor in the Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre. The appointment will be effective July1, 2019.The position is subject to final budgetary approval.  

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required, Master of Nursing or a Masters in a related field is preferred. Recent clinical and teaching experience with a minimum of two years clinical experience and two years clinical practice teaching are required. The ability to work effectively in a self-directed manner and as a team member; organizational abilities, proficiency using office software applications is essential. Experience with or education in clinical simulation is an asset. Eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is a requirement.

The Probationary Instructor is responsible for demonstrating skills, including health assessment to students with faculty consultation; assembling Clinical Learning & Simulation Centreequipment and material for student practice and testing environments; assisting faculty with practice exams; acting as a resource person for independent student practice; and utilizing computer-based methods of organizing and running Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre systems. Responsibilities are for the Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre systems located in the Forrest and Collaborative Health Education Buildings, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University.

A complete application is comprised of: 

• A cover letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching and practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and the profession; 
• A copy of your curriculum vitae; 
• Name and contact information of three referees
• Copies of previous teaching evaluations; and
• A completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid

All applications must be submitted electronically to Coleen van LoggerenbergAdministrative Manager, Dalhousie University School of Nursing, at hracr@dal.ca. Please ensure that the cover letter makes reference to Job Posting CvL/3376 – Probationary Instructor CLSC. Deadline for applications is 4:00pm Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. New career opportunities are posted on the Dalhousie Website as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings.

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.

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School of Nursing

Probationary Instructor Appointment

Dalhousie University School of Nursing is seeking outstanding academics for two full-time, Probationary Instructor positions.  The anticipated start date for the positions is July 1, 2019.  All appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

At the time of appointment, the successful candidates must a hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a health related discipline, and have demonstrated a commitment to developing excellence in their teaching and practice. Self-directedness and the ability to work collaboratively in a team teaching environment is essential. Preference will be given to those with a PhD in a health related discipline.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidates will include teaching of undergraduate and/or graduate students, and contributing to service of the School.  Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in either acute medicine and surgery, geriatrics, health informatics or oncology. As well, a background in some combination of leadership, knowledge mobilization, diversity and inclusiveness in healthcare, interprofessional education and distance and context-based learning, and/or clinical simulation learning would be assets.

If Masters or PhD prepared in Nursing, applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.

A complete application is comprised of:

• A cover letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching and practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and the profession;
• A copy of your curriculum vitae;
• Name and contact information of three referees
• Copies of previous teaching evaluations; and
• A completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid

All applications must be submitted electronically to Coleen van Loggerenberg Administrative Manager, Dalhousie University School of Nursing, at hracr@dal.ca. Please ensure that the cover letter makes reference to Job Posting; Probationary Instructor. Deadline for applications is 4:00pm, Friday, February 1, 2019. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. New career opportunities are posted on the Dalhousie Website as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings.

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.

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Dalhousie University

School of Nursing

Probationary Tenure-Track Appointments

Dalhousie University School of Nursing is undergoing an exciting and transformative period in its development and is seeking three full-time probationary tenure-track appointments effective July 1, 2019. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Situated in the Faculty of Health, the School of Nursing offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with multiple streams; a Master of Nursing in variety of specialties including nurse practitioner; and a PhD (Nursing) focusing on the impact of nursing practices on health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and/or populations.

At the time of appointment, successful candidates will have completed a research-based doctoral degree in a health-related discipline, have a record of external funding and research publications, and have demonstrated a commitment to developing excellence in their teaching, research and practice. Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a rigorous externally funded research program.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, maintaining a vibrant program of research and publication, and contributing to academic/collegial life of the School and University and to the broader community. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in either adult, senior care or mental health, together with quantitative research methods and/or translational research. As well, a background in some combination of leadership, knowledge mobilization, diversity and inclusiveness in healthcare. Interprofessional education and simulation-based education would be considered strong assets; distance and context-based learning, would be considered as added assets.

Eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is a requirement.

A complete application is comprised of (1) a covering letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching, research and practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and professions; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) reprints of at least two representative published papers and; (4) a completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid.

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 1, 2019.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to:

Dr. Ruth Martin-Misener

Director (Acting)

School of Nursing

Dalhousie University

5860 University Avenue

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5

Fax: (902) 494-2736

E-Mail:  ruth.martin-misener@dal.ca

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.

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Limited Term Appointment at the Rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor

Dalhousie University School of Nursing is seeking outstanding scholars for two full-time, two-year, Limited Term positions at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor.  The anticipated start dates for the positions are:  first position with a start date January 1, 2019; and second position with a start date July 1, 2019. All appointments are subject to final budgetary approval.

At the time of appointment, successful candidates must hold a Nurse Practitioner license and at minimum a Master’s degree in Nursing. Competitive applicants will have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their practice; interest in teaching in the MN-NP program; articulate the NP role, person centered care, how interprofessional teams function effectively; the ability to introduce evidence-based research into practice areas and; skill in assessing and recognizing population health trends. Preference will be given to those with a Doctorate degree in a health-related discipline.

The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching graduate students and contributing to service of the School.  The School is looking for a practicing Nurse Practitioner currently holding, or eligible for a university faculty appointment to educate and prepare nurses for advanced practice as Nurse Practitioners. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate recent evidence of NP clinical practice, preferably with a focus in Family of All Ages and Primary Health Care and, be eligible for registration as a NP with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia. A background in some combination of leadership, knowledge mobilization, diversity and inclusiveness in healthcare, interprofessional education and distance and context-based learning, and/or clinical simulation would be assets.

A complete application is comprised of:

• A cover letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching and practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and the profession;
• A copy of your curriculum vitae;
• Name and contact information of three referees
• Copies of previous teaching evaluations; and
• A completed Self-Identification Questionnaire, which is available at www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid

All applications must be submitted electronically to Coleen van Loggerenberg Administrative Manager, Dalhousie University School of Nursing, at hracr@dal.ca. Please ensure that the cover letter makes reference to Job Posting CvL/Limited TermNP.  Deadline for applications is 4:00pm, Friday, February 1, 2019. Incomplete applications will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. New career opportunities are posted on the Dalhousie Website as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings.

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.