The Department of Nursing in the School of Education & Health at CBU invites applications for four (4) tenure-track positions in Nursing at the rank of Assistant Professor. These positions will commence April 2021.
One of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities, CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning, and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 5000 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction, and employability.
CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its community. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research, and we are known for our smaller class sizes as well as our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBU’s position in post-secondary education.
Responding to a program expansion, the Department of Nursing is seeking four dynamic registered nurses to become members of a progressive, energetic department. Teaching in a concept-based curriculum, the nursing faculty seeks candidates whose philosophy and commitment will complement ours.
In addition to teaching, the successful candidates may be required to participate in nursing practice with groups of students in nursing practice and/or nursing practice labs.
Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of research, teaching and service in accordance with the CBUFA Collective Agreement.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply particularly those applicants with Indigenous/Aboriginal and African Nova Scotian ancestry.
The successful candidates must have:
Preferred qualifications:
The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.
Please refer to the CBUFA Collective Agreement on our website.
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Applications must be received by January 5, 2021.
Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.