Assistant Professor, Nursing (Acadia) – Tenure-Track

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Cape Breton University (CBU) and Acadia University invite applications for 2 (two) tenure-track positions the rank of Assistant Professor. These positions will commence July 1st 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and will be located at Acadia University in Wolfville, NS.

CBU and Acadia have partnered to implement a Nursing Program at Acadia. Initially taking the form of a satellite program of CBU’s School of Nursing, the program will transition to a joint program, with Acadia then applying for approval for a stand-alone program. We are looking to build our talent in our expanding Nursing Program and are searching for talented individuals who have real passion for making an impact in their field.

Together, we are seeking progressive, energetic candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research. The primary position responsibility will be to teach our concept-based curriculum to undergraduate nursing students. These positions are primarily located on campus at Acadia University.

Successful candidates will have:
• An undergraduate/graduate degree in nursing (i.e. BScN, MN);
• A completed PhD or other Doctoral degree in a health-related field (preferred) or education; Master’s prepared applicants with a willingness to complete a Doctoral degree in progress will be considered;
• 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;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring students;
• A commitment to nursing scholarship and research;
• Experience in theory-based classroom teaching.
Applications for the successful candidate will include an:
• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of research
• complete CV including a list of publications
• evidence of effective teaching
• list of least three references.
o Short listed candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.

Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

View https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/cbu/Posting/View/581 to apply!

Applications must be received by March 14, 2025.

Cape Breton University and Acadia University are 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, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in the online application form. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Cape Breton University would like to acknowledge we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land. This land is covered by the Treaty of Peace and Friendship which was signed in 1726.

Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
humanresouces@cbu.ca
1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1M 1A2

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