Your Commitment

Reporting to the Department Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of courses in nursing, including medical-surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, and high intensity neonatal care. S/he will evaluate student progress and manage the resources of the learning environment.  The successful candidate will liaise with industry and other educational institutions; participate in industry advisory committees and coordinate, manage and control projects within the specified program area. Faculty members will keep course portfolio documents required for accreditation processes and engage in instructional development/improvement plans. All employees are expected to contribute to professional and community life within the University and beyond.

Skills

Faculty members will be placed in the appropriate rank based on their education and experience. The broad criteria are noted below.

Assistant and Associate Professor

• A PhD or Doctorate in Nursing, or in a related health field. Those whose PhD or Doctorate is not in nursing must hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing.


• All candidates must hold registration as a registered nurse and be in good standing with the regulatory body.


• Demonstrated record of academic experience and nursing practice.


• Experience in teaching nursing at a post-secondary institution.


• A minimum of five (5) years full-time equivalent recent clinical practice experience; preference will be given to candidates who have clinical nursing practice in high intensity neonatal care.


• Demonstrated competence with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.


• Demonstrated use diverse and current teaching approaches in the classroom and for practice experiences including the laboratory, simulation, and practicums.


• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of educational technology and platforms.


• Demonstrated academic and information literacy skills.


• Consideration will be given to candidates who have: mentored/preceptored nursing students during practice practicums; and/or, a minimum of eight (8) years full-time equivalent of clinical nursing experience


• Demonstrated accomplishment in advancement or contributions to health-related knowledge through applied research and publication and knowledge dissemination.


• Preference given to candidates with demonstrated contribution to curriculum development and to teaching and learning.

Lecturer and Senior Lecturer

• A Master's in Nursing or in a related health field. For those whose Master's is not in nursing, they must hold an undergraduate degree in nursing. 


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