Applications are invited for three, five-year term appointments at the rank of Instructor or Senior Instructor. These positions involve predominately teaching in practice settings with potential to teach in the classroom, and laboratory in the undergraduate nursing program. All candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing; a Master's in Nursing would be an asset. We are most interested in individuals who have a proven track record in teaching excellence, with a clinical focus in a variety of practice areas with an emphasis on acute care nursing practice. Candidates for these positions must be eligible for registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick and hold registration prior to appointment. Registration must be maintained throughout employment. These positions are anticipated to commence on July 1, 2020 and are 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 a Licensed Practical Nurse to BN. The Department also collaborates with the Faculty of Nursing at UNB Fredericton to offer a graduate nursing 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 ? the province's 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 January 13, 2020. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of nursing practice expertise, and teaching interest along with the names and contact information of three references to:
Cathy O'Brien-Larivee
Chair, Department of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 5050, Saint John, New Brunswick, E2L 4L5
E-Mail: nursingsj@unb.ca
Fax: 506-648-5784
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.