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Dalhousie University School of Nursing is seeking an outstanding educator, researcher, and practitioner for one full-time, two-year, limited term position at the rank of Assistant Professor.  Appointments will be effective September 1, 2013.   The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
 
Situated in the faculty of Health Professions, the School of Nursing offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with multiple streams; a Master of Nursing in variety of specialties including nurse practitioner; and a PhD (Nursing) focusing on the impact of nursing practices on health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and/or populations.
 
At the time of appointment, the successful candidate will have completed a research-based doctoral degree in a health-related discipline, have a record of external funding and research publications, and have demonstrated a commitment to developing excellence in their teaching, research and practice.  The candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a rigorous externally funded research program.  Self-directedness, and the ability to work collaboratively, is essential.
 
The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students, maintaining a vibrant program of research and publication, and contributing to academic/collegial life of the School and University and to the broader community.  Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in mental health nursing, rural nursing, gerontological nursing, child health nursing, or adult nursing together with quantitative research methods and/or translational research.  As well, a background in some combination of leadership, ethics, genetics, diversity in healthcare, interprofessional/interdisciplinary education, information technology, including distance and context-based learning, and/or clinical simulation would be assets, as would eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia.
 
A complete application is comprised of (1) a cover letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching, research and practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and the profession; (2) a copy of your curriculum vitae; (3) a copy of your teaching evaluations from the past two years; (4) reprints of at least two representative published papers, and (4) at least three confidential letters of reference, including one from your most recent employer, forwarded under separate cover directly from your referees.
 
Applications should be submitted to Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, Dalhousie University School of Nursing, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2. The submission of applications electronically to cloggerenberg@dal.ca is preferred.  The deadline for applications is April 1, 2013, at 4:00 p.m.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer.  The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability and, racially visible persons and women.