Career Opportunities

At Cape Breton University, our dedication to enhancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion radiates through internal reflection, heightened awareness, capacity building, and policy advocacy, all sustained by a robust community of scholarly endeavours.

For any assistance or accommodation needed during the employment process, please reach out to our Human Resources department. Additionally, if you’re contacted for an interview and you’re a person with a disability requiring technical aids or alternative arrangements, kindly inform us of your needs; we’re committed to providing necessary support.

Discover our most recent opportunities below and view our entire listing of current careers on CBU’s Job Search Portal.

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RECENT JOB OPPORTUNITIES


FIELD EDUCATION LEAD, BSW

Deadline: October 28, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Cape Breton University (CBU) invites applications for a Full-Time Continuing, Field Education Lead in the Department of Social Work, School…

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Recruitment & Engagement Specialist – African NS & Canadian Students (Limited Term)

Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Cape Breton University invites applications for the Recruitment and Engagement Specialist – African Nova Scotian & Canadian Students. This is…

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SESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN MI’KMAQ STUDIES

Deadline: November 6, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Click here to apply! Cape Breton University’s Mi’kmaq Studies and Unama’ki College are seeking applicants interested in teaching specific courses…

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PROJECT MANAGER – HOMEWARD BOUND

Deadline: November 6, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Cape Breton University (CBU) is accepting applications for a Project Manager to join a transformative, multi-year research initiative titled Homeward…

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, SASS

Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Cape Breton University (CBU) is looking for an Administrative Assistant in the School of Arts and Social Sciences. This will…

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Assistant Professor, Nursing (Limited Term)

Deadline: November 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm

The School of Nursing at Cape Breton University (CBU) invite applications for 1 Limited Term position at the rank of…

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CLERKSHIP CURRICULUM COORDINATOR (MED3-4)

Deadline: November 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Position Type: Full-Time, Continuing Location: Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) About The Campus: Dalhousie University and Cape Breton University entered…

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Sessional Practice (Clinical)- School of Nursing

Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Sessional Practice Nursing Pool Cape Breton University invites expressions of interest from individuals qualified in serving Practice Sessional Instructors within…

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Sessional Theory Instructor – School of Nursing

Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Cape Breton University invites expressions of interest from qualified nurse educators interested in serving as Theory Instructors within the School…

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Lab Instructor, Biology (Limited Term)

Deadline: January 6, 2027 at 11:59 pm

The Department of Biology in the School of Science & Technology at CBU invites applications for a Full-Time Limited Term…

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