Assistant Professor or Lecturer, Foundational Nursing (Limited Term)

Assistant Professor or Lecturer, Foundational Nursing (Limited Term)

Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Rd, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Req #122

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Applications must be received by April 27th, 2025.

The School of Nursing at Cape Breton University (CBU) invites applications for a 1 (one) Year Limited Term Faculty position as Assistant Professor (or Lecturer) in the department of Foundational Nursing. This position will commence May 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. We are looking to continue to build upon our talent in our expanding Nursing programs and are searching for a talented individual who has a real passion for making an impact in their field.

CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning, and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 5000 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction, and employability.

The department of nursing is seeking progressive, energetic candidates with a commitment to excellence in concept-based nursing practice education. The primary position responsibility will be to instruct, supervise, and evaluate nursing students in a variety of nursing practice settings including acute care, long term care, community, as well as on-campus nursing simulation, and/or laboratory instruction.

Successful candidates will have:

• A completed PhD or other Doctoral degree in a health-related field (preferred) or education;
  • Candidates with a relevant Master’s degree in a health-related field, professional accreditation equivalent to a Master’s degree, or who have completed all the requirements for a relevant PhD but for an unfinished dissertation, may be considered for the rank of Lecturer.
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse;
• An active practicing unrestricted RN license with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (or be eligible for) prior to commencement of this position;
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or preceptoring nursing students would be an asset.

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous peoples and African Nova Scotians or those with African Canadian descent. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in the online application form.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate potential and commitment with regard to teaching, research/creative/scholarly activities and service to Cape Breton University, community and profession.

Applications for the successful candidate will include:

• Cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• Complete resume
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research
• Evidence of effective teaching
• List of at least three references.

Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

CBU is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and applicants are encouraged to self-identify if they are part of a marginalized community, or have experience working with Indigenous communities.

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