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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 1030.03W: Human Development and Health I: Adults and Healthy Aging during the Winter Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

Guided by the principles of Primary Health Care and building on the concepts introduced earlier, this course is designed to allow students to examine the developmental processes experienced by adults. Students focus on the psychosocial, cultural, cognitive, and spiritual health of adults and on nursing practices that promote health in adults at specific developmental stages. Issues of safety and nutrition are specifically addressed. Strategies to promote healthy aging at the individual, family, and community level are explored.

Classes are scheduled on Wednesdays 11:35 – 14:25 hours from January 6 – April 7, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 1220.03: Knowledge and Process in Nursing Practice I during the Winter Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  Responsibilities also include a coordination and collaboration with the Coordinator of the Clinical Learning and Simulation Center in the planning of topics and practice time for students. This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

This course is designed to begin developing students in competence in the use of health and physical assessment. Comprehensive health assessments are integrated as a basis for clinical interventions inherent in the caring role. In addition, students are introduced to the organizational and work role competencies required for clinical practice.

Classes are scheduled on Thursdays 08:35 – 10:25 hours from January 6 – April 7, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 2000.03W: Teaching and Learning and the Communication Process during the Winter Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

This course is designed to assist students to critically analyze and integrate the teaching-coaching domain of nursing practice within the helping role of the nurse. Principles and theories of learning are used to identify strategies to help clients acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable them to attain/maintain optimal levels of health. The course includes an introduction to the counseling role of the nurse with a focus on therapeutic communication strategies necessary to establish partnerships with clients. Students are given opportunities to expand their existing interviewing and communication skills and teaching abilities.

Classes are scheduled on Mondays 11:35 – 14:25 hours from January 6 – April 7, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 2035.03W: Nursing Research during the Winter Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

This course is designed to engage students in a critical inquiry about how research processes influence the way knowledge is constructed. Students explore dimensions of knowing from multiple perspectives of acquired knowledge, experiential knowledge of nursing practice, conceptual meanings, collaborative practice partnerships and values and beliefs about the contributions of nursing knowledge as transformative in the healthcare system. Sharing new knowledge resulting from the synthesis and transfer of evidence across disciplines and healthcare sectors will be examined. The use of innovative and creative thinking supports students to design ways of communicating and translating research finds for application to practice.

Classes are scheduled on Wednesdays 12:35 – 15:25 hours from January 6 – April 7, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 2080.03W: Social and Cultural Determinants of Health during the Winter Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

This course is designed to critically analyze the social and cultural determinants of health. Students explore their own attitudes and beliefs related to topics including racism, poverty, ageism, sexism and classism. Critical social theory, cross cultural nursing communication, health promotion, health education and social action are included in this course to provide students with the knowledge and skills to influence the social determinants of health in the healthcare system.

Classes are scheduled on Wednesdays 8:35 – 11:25 hours from January 6 – April 7, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 2090.03F: Pathophysiology and Nursing during the Fall Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

The course is designed to provide a foundation for understanding human physiological responses to health alterations. An in-depth understanding of structural and functional changes from normal serves as the basis for nursing assessment, intervention, and care.

Classes are scheduled on Thursdays 09:35 – 12:25 hours from September 5 – December 3, 2013. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 2200.03F: Knowledge and Process in Nursing Practice II during the Fall Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  Responsibilities also include a coordination and collaboration with the Coordinator of the Clinical Learning and Simulation Center in the planning of topics and practice time for students. This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

The course is designed to introduce students to theoretical bases of nursing to evaluate health behaviours and outcomes. Students build on health assessment skills, and monitor, implement and evaluate nursing interventions. Students are introduced to nursing research to guide reflective nursing practice and the safe use of technology and caring approaches in laboratory settings.

Classes are scheduled on Tuesdays 8:35 – 10:35 hours from September 5 – December 3, 2013. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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PART-TIME ACADEMIC POSTING:  DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY, HALIFAX, NS,
B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE: Monday, June 24, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 4:00pm

POSITION: Part-time Academic

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: School of Nursing

RATE OF PAY: In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic will be responsible for teaching NURS 2280.03W Care of Adults I during the Winter Term, 2013. Responsibilities include delivery of course content, holding office hours, and the evaluation of the students.  Responsibilities will also include securing and supervision of clinical groups in the acute care setting. This position is supported by a Teaching Assistant.

This course is designed to teach students to integrate nursing knowledge and processes in the care of adults coping with illnesses. Emphasis is placed on the integration of primary healthcare concepts as related to alterations in health status. Students further develop knowledge and skills during clinical experiences in adult medical and surgical settings.

Classes are scheduled on Tuesdays 12:35 – 14:25 hours from January 6 – April 7, 2014. The Part-time Academic reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATIONS: Please apply by e-mail to Cloggerenberg@Dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3J5, Phone: 494-2602; Fax: 494-2736). Applicants should submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.

All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.