Part-Time Academic (NURS 5560: Transformative and Innovative Health Systems Planning) - Winter 2027

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS, invites applications for a Part-Time Academic to teach NURS 5560: Transformative and Innovative Health Systems Planning for Winter 2027. The appointment runs January–April and is delivered online (asynchronous).

The instructor reports to the Associate Director, Graduate Studies. The role requires a graduate degree in Nursing or related field with teaching experience and Nova Scotia licensure (PhD preferred).

Qualifications

• Requires graduate degree in Nursing or related field and Nova Scotia licensure; PhD preferred.
• Candidates must be eligible to teach in Nova Scotia and have relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching and learning activities for the course.
• Deliver and coordinate the course and assess student learning.
• Utilize Brightspace for asynchronous online delivery.
• Respond to student inquiries about coursework.
• Submit grades and participate in course discussions with the program.

Skills

Teaching

Online course delivery

Curriculum development

Assessment

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Brightspace

Job description

Part-Time Academic (NURS 5560: Transformative and Innovative Health Systems Planning) - Winter 2027

Position Title Part-Time Academic (NURS 5560: Transformative and Innovative Health Systems Planning) - Winter 2027

Posting Number

Posting Number PTAP3545P

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Nursing

Location

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The goal of this 3-credit seminar course is to explore and discuss the structure of current health care systems in both developed and developing countries (particular focus on Canada) and the multiple factors that influence how health care is designed and delivered.
ONLINE DELIVERY : ASYNCHRONOUS
This appointment runs from January – April, 2027, and the part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Graduate Studies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to the course
• Delivery and co-ordination of the course
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Use of Brightspace for course delivery
• Responding to student queries about coursework
• Attending initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services
• Participation in course discussions within the program
• Develop and administer examinations
• Submission of grades
• Follow up with students as necessary

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing, or related field, with relevant expertise and teaching experience and be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia. PhD preferred.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

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