The Department of Nursing & Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a 10-month term appointment at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, with the potential for a single renewal. This position primarily involves clinical practice and laboratory teaching responsibilities, with possible classroom teaching, in the undergraduate program. All candidates must have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a Master of Nursing degree. Consideration will also be given to candidates with a Master of Nursing degree near completion or candidates without a Master of Nursing degree but with an equivalent level of professional/practical experience. We are looking for enthusiastic instructors passionate about clinical education with a proven track record in teaching and a clinical focus in a variety of practice areas, with preference for those specializing in continuing care and hospital-based nursing practice. Candidates for this position must be eligible for registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick and hold registration prior to appointment. Registration must be maintained throughout employment. This position is anticipated to commence on August 14, 2023 and is subject to final budgetary approval.
Our vision is to be the program of choice for nursing by seeking, applying, and advancing nursing knowledge through exceptional and transformative teaching-learning experiences. The Department of Nursing and Health Sciences is part of a fully nationally accredited and approved provincial nursing program offering Bachelor of Nursing (BN) and Bachelor of Health Sciences degrees. There are two entrance options into the BN program: a basic four-year full-time stream and an LPN Bridging Program.
The University of New Brunswick Saint John is situated at Tucker Park and participates in an interprofessional educational approach for healthcare students. The university is adjacent to the Saint John Regional Hospital - a leading provincial tertiary care centre, Dalhousie Medical New Brunswick, and New Brunswick Community College Allied Health Programs. The city of Saint John has all the amenities of a large urban centre but maintains the friendliness and charm of a small city. Situated on the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is well-known for its historic architecture, high tides, thriving arts and culture community.
Review of applications will begin on March 13, 2023. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of nursing practice expertise, evidence of teaching excellence and teaching interest along with the names and contact information of three references to:
Catherine Hamilton, PhD
Chair, Department of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of New Brunswick Saint John
E-Mail: nursingsj@unb.ca
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.