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Position Title	Part-Time Academic NURS4371.03: Addictions Nursing Practice (Summer 2025)
Posting Number	PTAP2772P
Department/Unit	Nursing
Location	Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities	This nursing elective introduces major concepts associated with addiction nursing practice. It provides a foundation for students pursuing careers in addiction-related care. Within a primary healthcare perspective, students critique models and theories of addiction, consider the interplay between social, gender, cultural environments and addictions and become knowledgeable of a variety of treatment approaches. Universal, selective, and prevention activities at an individual, family and community level are explored.
Qualifications/Requirements of Position	This 3-credit course is offered online asynchronously. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topics that align with current trends in healthcare practices Review and revise all course materials and assessments to align with current educational pedagogies that include universal design of learning and active learning strategies. Introduce current and relevant trends in oncology health care practices. Hold weekly virtual office hours and follow up with students as necessary Liaise with the Associate Directors, Undergraduate Studies Academic and Student Affairs for initial instruction, orientation and as needed. Delivery, assessment, evaluation, and co-ordination of the course using the Brightspace Learning Management System Participation in semester meetings and course discussions within the program Develop and administer course evaluations, incl. assessments and exams Submission of grades Candidates must hold a graduate nursing degree (PhD preferred), or related field, plus have relevant teaching experience and clinical expertise in the area of addictions nursing. Experience with teaching in an online environment is an asset. All lecturers hired to teach online will be supported by Dalhousie to develop and deliver their courses from the Centre for Learning and Teaching ([email protected]) and Academic Technology Services ([email protected]). More information about preparing to teach online can be found at https://www.dal.ca/dept/clt.html.
Salary Range/Pay Rate	As per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information	If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here. All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment	May - July 2025
Open Date	02/03/2025
Close Date	02/12/2025
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/18167

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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