Part-Time Academic (CUPE Instructors for Nursing) - Fall 2026

The School of Nursing is now accepting applications for multiple CUPE Instructor positions (SIM/Lab Instructors, Tutorial Leads, Clinical Instructors) for the fall term of 2026 (September 8 – December 4, 2026). Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising BScN students who provide direct client care in clinical settings, work in a clinical skills and simulation lab or tutorial group environment. Tasks include lab demonstrations, marking and proctoring term tests and final examinations, and evaluating assignments.

Access to a computer with working internet for Microsoft Teams is required. Clinical Instructors report to the instructor of record for their course and work under CUPE Collective Agreement 3912 – Dalhousie University. https://cupe.ca/local/cupe-3912-dalhousie-university . Application review will begin on June 15, 2026, and continue until the positions have been filled.

To guarantee review of application, please apply by June 15. Term of Appointment September - December 2026 (Fall 2026) Instructor Roles and Hours Part-Time Academic (CUPE Instructors for Nursing) – Fall 2026 (September 8 – December 4, 2026) N2705 (Health Assessment) – LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 50 hrs. Weekly 2h labs on Monday mornings (Sept. 8 – Nov. 6).

N2710 (Population Health Nursing) (Experience in Community/Public Health Nursing Preferred) – TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed 44 hrs. Weekly 2h tutorials on Wednesdays (Sept. 8 – Nov. 6). N2715 (Clinical Integration 1) (Experience in Long Term Care Preferred) – SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 70 hrs (Tuesdays a.m. or p.m.) (Sept. 8 – Nov. 6).

N2720 (Health and Healing I: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics) (MN-NP preferred) – CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS : 2 week Clinicals, Not to exceed 100 hrs (Nov. 16 – 27). N2725 (Clinical Integration 2) – TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed 90 hrs (Sept. 8 – Nov. 6). N2725 (Clinical Integration 2) – SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 67 hrs (Wednesdays a.m. or p.m.

Nov. 8 – Nov. 6). N2725 (Clinical Integration 2) – CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS : 2 week Clinicals, Not to exceed 100 hrs (Nov. 16 – 27). N2750 (Health and Healing II: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics) (MN-NP preferred) – TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed 90 hrs (Sept. 8 – Nov. 6).

N2750 (Health and Healing II: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics) – SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 58 hrs (Thursdays a.m. or p.m. Sept. 8 – 25, Oct. 26 – Nov. 27). N2750 (Health and Healing II: Pathophysiology and Therapeutics) – CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS : 3–4 week Clinicals in Med/Surg placements (132–180 hrs between Sept. 28 – Oct. 23).

Also 1 week Mental Health Clinical (mostly precepted placements) Not to exceed 60 hrs (Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, Oct. 19 – 23). N3730 (Nursing and Persistent Illness) (Experience In Chronic Care Nursing Preferred) – TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed 22 hrs (1h tutorials on Wednesdays Sept. 8 – 25, Oct. 26 – Nov. 27). N4705 (Professional Reasoning and Social Responsibility) (Experience In Community Nursing Preferred) – TUTORIAL LEADS AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION : Not to exceed 60 hrs, held weekly Sept. 8 – Oct. 23.

N4715 (Exploratory Nursing Practice) (Focus on Advanced Communication) – SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 50 hrs (Fridays a.m. or p.m. Sept. 8 – Oct. 23). N4715 (Exploratory Nursing Practice) – CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS (precepted placements) : Not to exceed 58 hrs (Oct. 19 – Nov. 27).

Nurse Practitioner Teacher Responsibilities The NP Teacher, under faculty guidance, will support instruction and student learning in a graduate-level Nurse Practitioner program. Key responsibilities include delivering course content through lectures, seminars, and case-based activities, evaluating student performance, grading assignments, providing feedback, and supporting integration of clinical knowledge through simulation and applied learning. The role also involves mentoring students, participating in curriculum development, collaborating with faculty and clinical partners, and maintaining compliance with academic and accreditation standards.

NP Teachers may deliver content in person or virtually. Qualifications and Requirements For BScN program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, active RN license with NSCN, two years of recent clinical experience, and clinical teaching experience (preceptorship). SIM training participation required for lab instructors.

Preference for applicants available for SIM/labs and clinical in same course. For Graduate program: Masters degree in relevant field, PhD candidate preferred. Additional Information All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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