Acknowledging that UPEI is located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our faculty in a shared position between the Nursing and Medicine faculties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in primary health care and interprofessional education, with expertise in implementation science being highly desirable.

The successful candidate will teach in the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Medicine.  Teaching responsibilities in the Faculty of Nursing will be in the undergraduate and graduate programs.  Teaching responsibilities for the Faculty of Medicine will be in the undergraduate program and in potential future programs in post-graduate medical education and continuing medical education.  

Responsibilities will also include membership and participation in governance and decision-making associated with standing committees of the Faculty of Nursing and the Faculty of Medicine.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for working with the Director of Interprofessional Education to establish interprofessional education curricula at UPEI and collaborate with faculty and other stakeholders across disciplines to enhance the educational experience and improve patient outcomes.

This appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval. 
 

About our Program:

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island offers the only undergraduate and graduate programs for the nursing profession in the province. The Faculty of Nursing plays a key role in nursing education to support the local and national health system by developing nurse leaders grounded in the philosophy of Primary Health Care.

The University of Prince Edward Island has established a Faculty of Medicine and interprofessional health education facility, which will serve as the home of Memorial University's regional campus for the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program. The UPEI site will operate as a regional campus of Memorial until a future joint degree is eventually established.

In addition to providing evidence-informed education, we strongly believe in providing opportunities for all faculty, staff, and students to participate in research and scholarship. The integrated nature of our curricula offers opportunities to advance healthcare knowledge in all domains of scholarship. We also support investigating diverse topics such as health outcomes and improvements to healthcare services. Healthcare on PEI and the Patient Medical Home model provide ample opportunity for research in inter-professional education and team-based primary care.

Nursing and Medicine are dynamic professions requiring critical and reflective thinking based on science and human perspectives. There is a need to reflect and embed within the curriculum and pedagogy new ways of thinking and to reflect the changing health system and the importance of interprofessional learning, collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity. Building on the strength and foundation of innovative programming and community and industry partnerships, the University of Prince Edward Island is ideally situated to help shape the future of health care in the province.

In addition, we honour and appropriately respond to the Calls to Action of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission including fostering reflection related to reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenization.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a completed doctoral degree or have significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree and at least one degree in Nursing. Candidates will have successful experience teaching in an academic setting with interprofessional teams. An established record of scholarly research and publishing focusing on primary health care and/or interprofessional education that demonstrates collaboration, community partnerships, and engagement of students (graduate and undergraduate) is required. Candidates will have demonstrated leadership and experience promoting a respectful and inclusive work and learning environment for students, staff, and faculty. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island.

In the event a successful candidate with a completed doctoral degree or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree is not found, candidates with at least one degree in nursing and a completed master’s degree may be considered.

The salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must submit:
•    a cover letter citing the competition number listed above;
•    a curriculum vitae;
•    a one-page statement of how Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-racism, and Decolonization is incorporated into their teaching and scholarly activities; 
•    a teaching dossier including their philosophy of teaching;
•    a statement of scholarly endeavours outlining their plan for establishing a program of research at UPEI over the next five years; and
•    two (2) sample course syllabi.

Candidates will arrange to have three (3) letters of reference describing their qualifications related to this position forwarded to the Dean by the competition's closing date.

Applications should be sent via e-mail in a pdf format indicating the Competition # on the Subject Line of the e-mail communication. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications can be sent to: 
Dr. Patrice Drake
Dean (acting), Faculty of Nursing
Email:mpdrake@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. We acknowledge we carry out our work on the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq peoples.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to equity in employment.

Review of applications will begin on the closing date, June 27, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.