Part-Time Academic NURS4472.03: Critical Care Nursing (Winter 2026)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a part-time academic instructor for the course NURS4472.03: Critical Care Nursing in Winter 2026. Candidates must possess a graduate degree in Nursing, strong experience in critical care, and an active RN license. Responsibilities include developing course materials, evaluating student performance, and conducting assessments. Preference will be given to candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Must hold a graduate degree in Nursing or related field with a strong background in critical care nursing.
• An active RN license with NSCN is required.
• Prior teaching experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching and learning activities related to course topic.
• Assess and evaluate student learning.
• Utilize Brightspace for course delivery.
• Respond to student queries about coursework.
• Participate in course discussions within the program.
• Develop and administer examinations.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Teaching Experience

Course Delivery

Assessment and Evaluation

Education

Graduate Degree in Nursing

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Part‑Time Academic NURS4472.03: Critical Care Nursing (Winter 2026)

Position Title Part‑Time Academic NURS4472.03: Critical Care Nursing (Winter 2026)

Posting Number PTAP3100P

Department/Unit Nursing

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

NURS4472.03: Critical Care Nursing (Winter 2026) – With the focus on critical care nursing in the intensive care area, students will further develop, critically analyze, and apply knowledge gained in previous courses with a focus on the management of critically ill clients. Emphasis includes working with clients across the lifespan and inter‑professional relationships and collaborative management within specialty practice. This is a 3‑credit‑hour course delivered online asynchronously. This appointment runs from January 1 – April 30, 2026, and the part‑time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies Academic.

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course‑specific topic
• 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 re: Brightspace
• 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 a strong background in critical care nursing. Prior teaching experience an asset. PhD preferred. An active RN license with NSCN is required.

Additional Information

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 visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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