Tenure Track Position - Faculty of Nursing
The University of Prince Edward Island, Faculty of Nursing invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking candidates who are interested in joining a vibrant academic community with a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and research, and strong linkages to community researchers and practitioners. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are founded on a philosophy of primary health care. The position responsibilities include teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, developing a strong program of research, developing undergraduate curriculum, and serving on committees internal and external to the Faculty of Nursing. The positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in nursing, a completed doctoral degree or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree, demonstrated excellence in teaching, strong evidence of research and scholarly work, and eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island. Expertise in community nursing and experience with the health of Indigenous populations and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in health care is required. In the event a successful candidate for tenure track is not found, consideration for a term appointment with a completed Master of Nursing degree will be considered.
Start date: July 1, 2023, or as negotiated.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit a cover letter citing the competition number listed above, a curriculum vitae. In addition, interested parties will arrange to have forwarded three letters of reference which speak specifically to their match with this position by the competition closing date.
Two additional documents must also be submitted for application to be considered complete:
1. A teaching statement outlining the candidate’s teaching experience and philosophy of teaching.
2. A research statement outlining a clear program of research and well-defined scholarly agenda.
Applications should be sent via e-mail in a pdf format and addressed to:
Dr. Christina Murray
Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Prince Edward Island
Email: cfmurray@upei.ca
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
