Probationary Instructor (Acute & Chronic Health Conditions)

The School of Nursing in Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, probationary faculty position at Instructor rank, specializing in Acute and Chronic Health Conditions. In exceptional cases, appointment at the Senior Instructor rank may be considered.

Dalhousie University is comprised of 6,000 faculty and staff amongst its 13 faculties. Current enrollment is 21,000 graduate and undergraduate students. As part of Canada’s U15 research-intensive group, Dalhousie University is an influential driver of the region’s intellectual, social, and economic development. It is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and is located on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq in the heart of Halifax (Kjipuktuk), a scenic coastal city and capital of Nova Scotia.

The Faculty of Health’s faculty, staff, and students are committed to improving the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and populations through diverse health programming, collaborative research, and strong community partnerships. The Faculty of Health is one of the largest faculties at Dalhousie, comprised of eight schools, one college, and one program, more than 200 faculty members, 80 staff members, and over 3,000 students.

The School of Nursing’s Strategic Plan, which aligns with that of the Faculty of Health and Dalhousie University, guides the realization of our vision of transforming healthcare through nursing education, research, and scholarship. The successful candidate will be required to teach in the undergraduate (BScN) program only. The teaching assignments will include teaching in Acute and Chronic Health Conditions, as well as courses to reflect the expertise of the successful candidate within the needs of the School.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing; a Master’s degree in Nursing and/or another health discipline; PhD prepared an asset in Nursing and/or another health discipline. A combination of four to five years’ clinical and teaching experience in Acute and Chronic Health Conditions is required. Experience with Older Adult Care is an asset. Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing. The candidate is expected to become an active and engaged member of the School, Faculty, and University.

Applications from interested individuals will be considered for an Instructor teaching appointment effective July 1, 2025, or earlier as negotiated. Applicants should include a cover letter stating qualifications and experience, community engagement, and/or lived experience in relation to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA); a current Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching experience and interests. If available, applicants should include a teaching dossier and copies of teaching evaluations.

All application materials should be submitted directly at https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18490. Only upon request will shortlist candidates be asked to provide contact details of referees. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted.

For further information regarding this position, contact:

Dr. Ruth Martin-Misener
Director, School of Nursing
Faculty of Health
ruth.martin-misener@dal.ca

This position is a part of the Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) Bargaining Unit. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process.