Part-Time Academic: NURS5200.03 - Health Care System Policy Analysis (Winter 2026)

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Remote; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Halifax is seeking a part-time academic for the NURS5200.03 course on Health Care System Policy Analysis. Candidates should have a graduate nursing degree, relevant teaching experience, and in-depth knowledge of health policy. The role involves developing course content and engaging with students in an online format. This appointment runs from January to April 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold a graduate nursing degree and be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia.
• Relevant teaching experience and in-depth knowledge in health policy required.
• Experience with teaching in an online environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching and learning activities related to course topics.
• Deliver and assess the course using Brightspace Learning Management System.
• Respond to student queries about coursework.
• Liaise with the Associate Director for guidance.
• Administer course evaluations and submit grades.

Skills

Knowledge in health policy

Online teaching proficiency

Education

Graduate nursing degree (PhD preferred)

Job description

Part-Time Academic: NURS5200.03 - Health Care System Policy Analysis (Winter 2026)

Position Title: Part-Time Academic: NURS5200.03 - Health Care System Policy Analysis (Winter 2026)

Health policy can be defined as “a set of interrelated decisions, taken by authorities, concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving them” (as defined in A Code of Good Practice on Policy Dialogue). This seminar course examines critical issues and trends affecting health policy in addition to the management practices of healthcare delivery services in Canada. Students engage in analytical debate while drawing on the assigned readings, other research, and their own clinical experience. Discussions incorporate historical and global perspectives as well as a range of influencing factors to understand, test, challenge, and contrast the effectiveness of current health policy in relation to the healthcare system in Canada.

FORMAT :
Online, asynchronous

This appointment runs from January 1 – April 30, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topics
• Delivery, assessment, evaluation, and co-ordination of the course using the Brightspace Learning Management System
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Responding to student queries about course work
• Liaise with the Associate Director, Graduate Studies or Assistant Director for initial instruction, orientation and as needed.
• Develop and administer course evaluations, incl. assessments and exams
• Submission of grades
• Follow up with students as necessary

Qualifications / Requirements of Position

Candidates must hold a graduate nursing degree (PhD preferred), or related field, be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia, plus have relevant teaching experience and in-depth knowledge in health policy and management practices of healthcare delivery services in Canada.

Experience with teaching in an online environment is an asset. All lecturers hired to teach online will be supported by Dalhousie to develop and deliver their courses from the Centre for Learning and Teaching ([e-mail]) and Academic Technology Services ([e-mail]). More information about preparing to teach online can be found at https://www.dal.ca/dept/clt.html .

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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