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School of Nursing
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Limited Term Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor
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Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Nursing is seeking an outstanding educator, and practitioner for one full-time, three-year, limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor.Ìý Appointment will be effective August 1, 2014.ÌýÌý The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
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Situated in the faculty of Health Professions, the School of Nursing offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with multiple streams; a Master of Nursing in variety of specialties including nurse practitioner; and a PhD (Nursing) focusing on the impact of nursing practices on health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and/or populations.
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At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will have completed a master’s degree in a health-related discipline, and have demonstrated a commitment to developing excellence in their teaching, and practice. Self-directedness, and the ability to work collaboratively, is essential.
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The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, and contributing to academic/collegial life of the School and University and to the broader community.Ìý Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in mental health nursing, rural nursing, gerontological nursing or adult acute care nursing together with distributive teaching/learning methods.Ìý Experience with simulation/learning methods would be an asset. As well, a background in some combination of leadership, ethics, genetics, diversity in healthcare, interprofessional education/collaboration, information technology, including distance and context-based learning, and/or clinical simulation would be assets. Eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is a requirement.
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A complete application is comprised of (1) a cover letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching, practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and the profession; (2) a copy of your curriculum vitae; (3) a copy of your teaching evaluations from the past two years; and (4) names of three referees.
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Applications should be submitted to Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Nursing, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2. The submission of applications electronically to cloggerenberg@dal.ca is preferred.ÌýÌý Please ensure that the cover letter makes reference to Job Posting CvL/2432. Deadline for applications is April 18, 2014.
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Ìý Â鶹´«Ã½ is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.Ìý The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability and, racially visible persons and women.