The Faculty of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position is located at the Moncton site with remote teaching responsibilities across all Faculty of Nursing locations. The position involves a combination of remote and in-person classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate and graduate programs. We are seeking individuals with a program of applied research and scholarly work in digital health and the use of advanced technologies in teaching and learning. Academic service is an expectation of the role. We are interested in individuals with experience teaching in an academic setting inclusive of both classroom and clinical courses and a proven track record in quantitative research methods would be an asset.
Founded in 1785, UNB is one of the oldest public universities in North America which stands on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The Faculty of Nursing has a satellite campus in Moncton, a remote program delivery in the Miramichi, a living laboratory at the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre and a collaborative partnership for delivery of the BN Program with Humber College in Toronto.
All UNB sites share a common curriculum based on principles of primary health care, caring and social justice. Foundational to the curriculum are five abilities that are considered essential to working successfully in our healthcare environment. Outcomes for theory and clinical courses are intentionally designed and levelled across the program to ensure that graduates have developed the five requisite abilities. The Bachelor of Nursing degree has a 4-year undergraduate program offered in Fredericton, a 2-year accelerated program offered in Moncton and a Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Nursing (LPN-BN) remote pathway program offered in Miramichi. The integrated nature of our curriculum means that we can consider various areas of clinical and teaching expertise for this position. The Master of Nursing Program has two streams: a thesis/research-based stream and a Nurse Practitioner stream. Research and active participation in governance and decision-making within the Faculty of Nursing are also expected.
Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold an earned PhD, one graduate degree must be in nursing, and be registered or eligible to obtain registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick prior to appointment. A completed PhD is preferred however, individuals close to completing a PhD are encouraged to inquire prior to submitting an application. Nurse Practitioners with a PhD are also encouraged to apply. A record of or a potential for excellence in teaching and evidence of an established program of research in the area of digital health and virtual learning in nursing are assets. International applications should include evidence of completion of Stages 1 and 2 of the NANB registration process.
This position will begin July 1, 2023, dependent on the availability of a successful applicant and subject to final budgetary approval. Electronic application packages should include a cover letter outlining the reasons for seeking the position, a description of attributes you bring to the position, a teaching philosophy along with an up-to-date CV. The names and addresses (postal and email) of three references, one of whom should be a direct supervisor, are to be included. Application packages may be submitted to:
Dr. Lorna Butler, Dean
Faculty of Nursing, University of New Brunswick
PO Box 4400 Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3
Email: lori.jackson1@unb.ca
Phone: (506) 458-7625
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
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.