Western University, Faculty of Health Sciences
Two 3-year Limited-Term Faculty Positions - Lecturer or Assistant Professor
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
Since 1878, Western University (www.uwo.ca) has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” – an opportunity to contribute to a better world though the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.
Western University is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities located in London, Ontario, with a vibrant population of 422,000. It is renowned for its academic and quaternary care health sciences centre and is supported by an Academic Health Sciences Network. The region is known for excellence and leadership in integrated teaching, research, and patient care. Educational and research programs are supported through strong partnerships with health care and community agencies throughout London and the Southwest Local Health Integration Network.
The Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing School is one of six in a progressive Faculty of Health Sciences (http://www.uwo.ca/fhs/) and offers academic programs in nursing at undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Support for research development and teaching are available through the Nursing Research Unit, the Faculty, and University and Teaching Support Centre (http://www.uwo.ca/tsc/) respectively. Exceptional simulated learning environments in the School facilitate the application of professional knowledge and abilities. A new state-of-the art building for the School opened in January, 2017.
The School of Nursing, with a proud 96-year history of academic and research excellence, seeks two emerging/accomplished academics. The term of the positions are 3-years with one starting September 1, 2017 and one starting January 1, 2018 with potential for renewal. The successful candidates will support the continuing evolution and delivery of the BScN Collaborative and the 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. The larger percentage of time will be dedicated to teaching (70-80%). These positions require a Master of Science degree in Nursing or a Master of Nursing, as well as a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. Preference may be given to individuals with a PhD or nearly completed PhD in Nursing or a relevant discipline.
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. Knowledge and expertise in teaching and learning in flexible learning and simulated learning environments are assets. Candidates with a PhD and relevant teaching experience may be assigned to teach a graduate course as appropriate. Applicants for these positions 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. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants are required to complete the Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form - available at http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/careers/Faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf along with curriculum vitae, letter of interest/statement of academic qualifications and names and contact information of three referees to:
Dr. Victoria Smye, Director
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University
Room 3301A, FIMS & Nursing Building
London, Ontario N6A 5C1
Email: jwindso6@uwo.ca
The deadline for receipt of applications is July 21, 2017.
Please quote HS 171 on all correspondence for the position beginning September 1, 2017.
Please quote HS 172 on all correspondence for the position beginning January 1, 2018.
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, Aboriginal persons, 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.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirement, 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 jwindso6@uwo.ca.