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POSTING DATE:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý July 15, 2019

POSITION:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý PART-TIME ACADEMIC INSTRUCTORS

TERM:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Fall, September 3 – November 29, 2019

PAY RATE:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý According to CUPE Collective Agreement

Co-Lecturer for NURS2720.03 – Health & Healing I: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics (Fall term of the academic year 2019-2020)

Students are introduced to and explore the fundamentals of health and disease patterns, the role of genetics, developmental biology and environment. Cellular mechanisms, inflammatory and infectious responses and cellular biology of cancer are investigated. Diagnosis and therapeutic concepts including preventive therapies and pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions with consideration of age and cultural variations are introduced.

This is a 3-credit hour course taught by two co-lecturers. Lectures are held twice-weekly on Thursdays from 0935-1125 and Fridays from 12:35 – 14:25 (incl. tutorial). The final exam will be held during the week of November 25, 2019.

Lecturer for NURS2750.03 – Health & Healing II: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics (Fall term of the academic year 2019-2020)

This course focuses on integrating knowledge of disease, diagnosis and person-centered management as a key to successful nursing practice. Specific disease processes related to body systems are described and mechanisms of therapeutic options for management are evaluated. Evidence to support use of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, alternative and complementary treatments are evaluated.

This is a 3-credit hour course and lectures are held twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 14:35 – 16:25 (incl. tutorials). The final exam will be held during the week of November 25, 2019.

This appointment runs from September 1, 2019 until Nov. 30, 2019. The part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topics (e.g., pharmacology, pathophysiology)
• Teach course content
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Use of Brightspace for course delivery
• Responding to student queries about coursework in collaboration with the other Co-Course Professor
• 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/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing, or related field, with a strong background in pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pathophysiology. Prior teaching experience an asset.Ìý PhD preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:ÌýFriday, July 26, 2019 @ 4:00pm or until position filled

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, their resume and three references (names) with contact information, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

Please apply by email to angelika.torres@dal.ca (Ms. Angelika Torres, HR/Finance Assistant, School of Nursing, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, Halifax, NS, B3H 3J5; Phone: 902-494-7807)

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All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

POSTING DATE:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý July 15, 2019

POSITION:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý PART-TIME ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

TERM:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Fall, September 3 – November 29, 2019

PAY RATE:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý According to CUPE Collective Agreement

Co-Lecturer for NURS2740.06 Nursing and Family Health (Fall term of the academic year 2019-2020)

Nurses combine knowledge from primary health care and public health, social and nursing sciences, recognizing the uniqueness and diversity in family systems to support transitions that occur across the life course. Understanding health promotion, protection and prevention of illness in the context of family development is the focus.

This is a 6-credit hour course taught by two co-lecturers. Lectures are held twice-weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 0835-1125 and include tutorials held on Fridays from 12:35 – 13:25.

This appointment runs from September 1, 2019 through November 30, 2019. The part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topic
• Co-teach course content
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Use of Brightspace for course delivery
• Respond to student queries about coursework in collaboration with the other Co-Course Professor
• Attend initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services re: Brightspace
• Participate in semester 4 course discussions within the program
• Develop and administer examinations
• Submission of grades
• Follow up with students as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing, or related field, with a strong background in primary health care, public health and family systems nursing across the lifespan. Prior teaching experience an asset.Ìý PhD preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:ÌýFriday, July 26, 2019 @ 4:00pm or until position filled

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, their resume and three references (names) with contact information, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

Please apply by email to angelika.torres@dal.ca (Ms. Angelika Torres, HR/Finance Assistant, School of Nursing, AV¾ãÀÖ²¿, Halifax, NS, B3H 3J5; Phone: 902-494-7807)

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The University encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.