Assistant Professor, Nurse Clinician Scientist (HS-271) - Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing

FACULTY POSITION

Externally-Funded – Assistant Professor - Non-tenure Track

Nurse Clinician Scientist

Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) invite applications for a Nurse Clinician Scientist appointment, effective November 1, 2024 or as negotiated. This appointment will be a 2-year externally-funded faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The workload for the Clinician Scientist is 20% teaching, 40% research (including scholarly inquiry at LHSC), 20% clinical practice impact activities at LHSC and 20% service. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s educational qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will be a nurse, currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario who holds a PhD in Nursing or a related field. Completion of a period of mentored research training (e.g., postdoctoral fellowship) and at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience is preferred. This position offers a unique blend of academic and practice-based scholarly inquiry for candidates who seek to make contributions in both university and clinical environments. Candidates are expected to have demonstrated engagement and collaboration with all levels and members of an interprofessional team, research team, and external stakeholders. Further, candidates will have knowledge and skill in organizational mobilization for research and practice-based scholarly inquiry, change leadership, integrating and translating research into meaningful information and developing innovative solutions to patient care. The successful candidate will develop a focussed and productive independent research program which addresses important clinical concepts relevant to the shared priorities of Western University and London Health Sciences Centre, leading to the integration of research, teaching, and clinical care that optimizes health outcomes for patients and their families.

The leading-edge Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing has over a 100-year history of academic and research excellence. The School is one of seven in a progressive Faculty of Health Sciences and offers academic programs in nursing at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. A new state-of-the-art building for the School opened in January 2017. Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. It is in London, Canada with a vibrant population of 511,000. Supported by an academic health sciences network, the region is known for excellence and leadership in integrated teaching, research, and health care. Educational and research programs are supported through excellent relationships with health care and community agencies in the city and region.

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a tertiary care health complex, providing comprehensive care to a large and geographically extended population of approximately 1.2 million people. One of Canada’s largest acute-care, research-intensive academic hospitals, with nearly 15,000 physicians, staff, students, scientists, and volunteers, LHSC is regarded for its exceptional patient care and health-care advancement through innovative partnerships, teaching excellence, breakthrough research and a rich history of national and international medical firsts.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit a complete application package, as a single PDF, containing the following:

1. Application for Full-Time Faculty Position form (https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf)
2. Cover letter that outlines their interest and qualifications for the role, including any practice-based scholarly activity, and a statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in relation to their teaching and scholarship activities
3. Curriculum vitae
4. A short teaching dossier, including a teaching philosophy statement and a summary of past achievements in areas such as classroom teaching, curriculum development, teaching innovation, and educational scholarly activities.
5. A plan for future educational scholarship activities.
6. Names & contact information of three academic referees

The application package can be submitted via email to:

Dr. Victoria Smye, Director

Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing

Faculty of Health Sciences

Room 3301A, FIMS & Nursing Building

Western University

London ON N6A 5B9

nursingdirector@uwo.ca

Applications must be received no later than September 19, 2024.

Please quote number HS-271 on all correspondence.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Dr. Victoria Smye, Director, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at nursingdirector@uwo.ca