Applications are invited for two, 2-year term Instructor positions with the potential for 2-year renewals in the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences. These positions involve classroom, practice, and laboratory teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate program. All candidates must have completed both a bachelor's degree in Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing. Consideration will also be given to candidates with a Master's degree near completion or candidates without a Master's degree in Nursing 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 with other areas of expertise will also be considered. 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 August 10, 2020 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) LPN - BN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences degrees. 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 June 11, 2020. 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:
Cathy O'Brien-Larivee
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.