Assistant Professor, Probationary Tenure Track, Teaching Intensive Stream – Nursing

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Assistant Professor, Probationary Tenure Track, Teaching Intensive Stream – Nursing

About Brock University
With a student population of more than 19,000, Brock is renowned for its exceptional campus experience and high level of student satisfaction. Brock offers 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees in six academic faculties and is home to world-class instructors and researchers making breakthroughs of all kinds each and every day. Founded in 1964 by the Niagara community, Brock remains a proud partner committed to improving the vitality of the region even as it extends its global reach.

Our Geography
Brock is located on a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada. This unique region intersects Lakes Ontario and Erie and is home to nearly 500,000 residents. Brock is one of the region’s top employers, and is a significant contributor to the economic, intellectual and cultural fabric of the area. Niagara provides abundant recreation, cultural and lifestyle options and is just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area and the United States border.

What we Offer
Brock University offers competitive salary and benefits and ample support for research and sabbaticals. Research resources include; conference support, start-up funding, subscriptions to major databases and access to various research funding vehicles. For candidates considering relocation, moving expenses will be administered according to the Brock University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

About the Department
The Brock University Nursing Department is home to two Nursing Programs, (1)a direct entry, four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), and (2) a concurrent Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (BNMN). The BNMN is unique to Brock as it is the only program of its kind in the country. The BScN program offers extensive lab and clinical experiences and has a student population of approximately 800.

About the Position
The Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and Department of Nursing at Brock University are pleased to invite Registered nurses with a completed or near completed PhD in nursing, or a completed DNP, DNS or PhD in a related field to submit an application for one of two full-time, probationary tenure-track positions-Teaching Intensive Stream, at the rank of Assistant Professor with or a start date of July 1, 2025. The Teaching intensive stream consists of 60% teaching, 20% research and scholarly activities, and 20% service.

Qualifications
The successful candidates will support teaching needs in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Applicants must hold at least one graduate degree in nursing and have either completed or be nearing completion of a PhD. A strong commitment to Primary Health Care principles, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion, is essential.

Candidates must demonstrate a proven record of excellence in teaching diverse nursing courses and possess expertise in course development and is expected to provide high-quality instruction. Experience in program evaluation and the scholarship of teaching and learning in nursing education is highly desirable. We especially welcome applicants with a background in teaching large classes. Evidence of successful student supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels is an asset.

Applicants should provide evidence of a developing program of research and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Relevant clinical experience is required with clinical background in critical care, medical/surgical, pediatrics, obstetrics, or mental health, nursing preferred.

Candidates must be Registered Nurses in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or be eligible to obtain registration prior to March 1, 2025.

Notes:
All documents must be submitted in electronic format/ Applicants must submit one document with all the requirements listed below via the online application system. (Note: file maximum of 5MB per attachment upload).

• A detailed and current curriculum vitae;
• A current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (or evidence of eligibility to obtain prior to March 14, 2025);
• Given the primarily teaching focus of this role, candidates should provide examples of their ability to contribute to teaching and learning scholarship in nursing (e.g., case studies, workshop delivery, pedagogical innovations)
• A summary of a developing program or established record of satisfactory scholarly, creative, or professional work;
• names and contact information for three (3) professional referees

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is March 14, 2025 at 12:01am. The final business day to apply is March 13, 2025. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Karyn Taplay, Chair and Associate Professor, ktaplay@brocku.ca.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Our Commitment
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of employment equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) peoples, Black people, people with disabilities, members of visible minorities/racialized groups, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and additional sexually and gender diverse (2SLGBTQI+) persons are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of a designated group as part of their application. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form and include the completed form with their application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca

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