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Part-Time Academic Posting

School of Nursing
POSTING DATE:      June 26, 2015
 
POSITION:                PART-TIME ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR
 
TERM:                         September 10, 2015 – December 8, 2015
 
PAY RATE:                 According To CUPE Collective Agreement
 
WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The part-time academic instructor will be responsible for teaching NURS2050.03 – Pharmacology and Nursing during the Fall term of the academic year 2015-2016.
Students are introduced to the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the major drug classes with an emphasis on application in the clinical setting. Interdisciplinary and collaborative aspects of the nurse's role in administering and monitoring medications and their effects are explored. Students demonstrate knowledge of dosage calculation, preparation and administration of medications. Legal, ethical and professional principles of accountability are examined.
This is a 3 credit hour course. Lectures of three hours are held weekly on Thursdays, 1335 – 1525, from September 10, 2015 until December 8, 2015.
This contract runs from September 1, 2015 through December 23, 2015. The part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Development of teaching and learning activities related to the course
·         Delivery and co-ordination of the course
·         Assessment and evaluation of student learning
·         Use of BbLearn for course delivery
·         Responding to student queries about coursework
·         Attending initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services
·         Participation in course discussions within the program
·         Develop and administer examinations
·         Submission of grades
·         Follow up with students as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing, or related field, with relevant expertise and teaching experience. PhD preferred.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 10, 2015 at 4:00pm or until position is filled.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, their resume and three references (names) with contact information, including one from the most recent employer. Referees will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate.
 
Please apply by email to Cloggerenberg@dal.ca (Ms. Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, B3H 3J5; Phone: 494-2602, Fax: 494-2736).
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.