2-Year Limited-Term – Lecturer or Assistant Professor Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing

2-Year Limited-Term – Lecturer or Assistant Professor

Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University, seeks a dedicated educator to join our leading edge Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing with over a 100-year history of academic and research excellence. The School is one of seven in a progressive Faculty and offers academic programs in nursing at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. A new state-of-the art building for the School opened in January 2017.  

This is a 2-year appointment as a Limited-Term faculty member. Compensation and rank will be commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will support the continuing evolution and delivery of the BScN Collaborative and Compressed Time Frame programs according to curriculum needs. Responsibilities may include classroom, laboratory, simulation, clinical teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the School, Faculty, University, and profession as appropriate. A minimum of a Master of Science degree in Nursing (or related field) or a Master of Nursing, as well as a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, is required.

Successful candidates will have a strong understanding and demonstrated application of adult learning principles, a learner-centered philosophy of teaching, learning, and evaluation, teaching experience at the baccalaureate level, recent nursing practice experience, a strong interest in the teaching/educator career path in nursing and a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.  Past experience or ability to deliver undergraduate content in one or more of the following domains would be beneficial: health informatics, simulated practice, or clinical assessment in addition to experience with curriculum development and technology-enabled learning. Applicants for this position will be Registered Nurses (Regular or Extended class) and hold a current licence entitling them to practice with no restrictions with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. It is in London, Ontario, with a vibrant population of 511,000. Supported by an academic health sciences network, the region is known for excellence and leadership in integrated teaching, research, and health care. Educational and research programs are supported through excellent relationships with health care and community agencies in the city and region. The University also offers programs to enhance teaching excellence through the Centre for Teaching and Learning. Support for research development is available through the Nursing Research Unit, the Faculty, and University. The anticipated start date of the appointments is January 1, 2025 or as or as negotiated.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to submit a complete application package,

as a single PDF, containing the following:

• Application for Full-Time Faculty Position form
• Cover letter that outlines their interest and qualifications for the role, and a statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in relation to their teaching
• Curriculum vitae
• Brief statement of teaching experiences
• Names & contact information of three academic referees

The application package can be submitted via email to:

Dr. Victoria Smye, Director

Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing

Faculty of Health Sciences,

Room 3301A, FIMS & Nursing Building

Western University

London ON N6A 5B9

nursingdirector@uwo.ca

Applications must be received no later than October 22, 2024.

Please quote number HS-273 on all correspondence.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identify or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Dr. Victoria Smye, Director, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at nursingdirector@uwo.ca.