Instructor, Nursing

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  • Halifax, NS
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 day ago
The School of Nursing in Dalhousie's Faculty of Health invites applications from qualified candidates for two part-time, 0.5 FTE 1-Year Limited Term faculty positions at the rank of Instructor.Dalhousie University is comprised of 6,000 faculty and staff amongst its 13 faculties. Current enrolment is 18,500 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, a deeply rooted African Nova Scotia community, an increasingly diverse population which also includes a vibrant workforce of people living with (dis)Abilities. Nova Scotia is also home to 13 Mi'kmaq First Nations.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. With the most programmatically diverse health faculty in Canada, our students are exposed to a broad range of health topics and learning experiences.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. Our values are to strive for excellence; embed equity and inclusion in all that we do; embrace broad perspectives of health; care for our students, staff, and faculty; collaborate with respect and reciprocity; and commit to viable growth.The successful candidate will be required to teach in the undergraduate (BScN) program only. A minimum of two years of recent clinical experience is required. Preference will be given to applicants with clinical practice expertise in acute medical/surgical environments. Teaching experience is an asset.Applicants must demonstrate a good understanding of person-centred care, student centred learning and evidence informed practice. Applicants must have demonstrated an ability to use teaching/learning platforms, for example, Brightspace for marking and course requirements.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. Activities at local, national and international levels are expected to promote continuous improvement in teaching and learning at Dalhousie. There is no expectation of a research workload associated with this position.Applications from interested individuals will be considered for a 0.5 FTE 1 Year limited-term appointment, at the rank of Instructor, effective July 1, 2026, 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.Please submit a complete application package to the PeopleAdmin portal at .Please include Search #20496 in your cover letter.For further information regarding this position, contact:Dr. Ruth Martin-Misener, Director
School of Nursing
Faculty of HealthThis 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 Peoples of Turtle Island (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. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit .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. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the School of Nursing Appointments, Reappointments, Tenure & Promotion Committee.Posting Detail InformationOpen Date 04/14/2026
Close Date 05/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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