Assistant Professor or Lecturer Foundational Nursing Limited Term

The School of Nursing at Cape Breton University (CBU) invites applications for a 1 (one) Year Limited Term Faculty position as Assistant Professor (or Lecturer in the department ofFoundational Nursing. This position will commence May 1 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. We are looking to continue to build upon our talent in our expanding Nursing programs and are searching for a talented individual who have real passion for making an impact in their field.

One of Canadas youngest and most ambitious universities CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts science and professional programs and a unique commitment to community economic development aboriginal learning and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 5000 students CBUs vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction facultystudent interaction and employability.

CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape vibrant culture and welcoming communities on Canadas stunning east coast CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research and we are known for our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBUs position in postsecondary education.

Cape Breton University is committed to championing the Islands prosperity by bolstering the overall health and development of Cape Breton Island. The School of Nursing is at the heart of this commitment helping to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare system in Cape Breton and across the Province of Nova Scotia through innovative research and teaching. CBUs connection with the Eastern Zone of Nova Scotia Health creates diverse practicelearning opportunities for students specifically in rural urban and Indigenous health specialties.

The department of nursingis seeking progressive energetic candidates with a commitment to excellence in conceptbased nursing practice education. The primary position responsibility will be to instruct supervise and evaluate nursing students in a variety of nursing practice settings including acute care long term care community as well as oncampus nursing simulation and/or laboratory instruction.

Successful candidates will have:

• An undergraduate/graduate degree in nursing (i.e. BScN MN);
• A completed PhD or other Doctoral degree in a healthrelated field (preferred) or education;
  • Candidates with a relevant Masters degree in a healthrelated field professional accreditation equivalent to a Masters degree or who have completed all the requirements for a relevant PhD but for an unfinished dissertation may be considered for the rank of Lecturer.
• 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;
• Experience teaching mentoring and/or preceptoring nursing students would be an asset.

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous peoples and African Nova Scotians or those with African Canadian descent. Applicants are encouraged to selfidentify in the online application form.

CBUteaches programs on campus off campus in locations across and outside of Canada and online. The university and its partners will therefore provide opportunities for faculty members to teach in different modes in different locations as part of their regular workload. While these opportunities may not be available equally for all faculty positions in all programs a clear willingness to teach in different modes and locations will be noted as part of your application.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate potential and commitment with regard to teaching research/creative/scholarly activities and service to Cape Breton University community and profession.

Applications for the successful candidate will include an:

• cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
• complete resume
• statement of teaching philosophy
• statement of research
• evidence of effective teaching
• list of least three references.
  • 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.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.