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Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre
Instructor Position

The School of Nursing, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥, is seeking an outstanding educator for one, full-time, three-year, limited term position as an Instructor in the Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre. The appointment will be effective July 1, 2016. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.  

A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required, and candidates should also possess a Master of Nursing or a Masters in a related field (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).  Recent clinical and teaching experience with a minimum of two years clinical experience and two years clinical practice teaching are required. The ability to work effectively in a self-directed manner and as a team member; organizational abilities, proficiency using office software applications is essential. Experience with or education in clinical simulation is an asset. Eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia is a requirement.

The Clinical Instructor is responsible for demonstrating skills, including health assessment to students with faculty consultation; assembling Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre equipment and material for student practice and testing environments; assisting faculty with practice exams; acting as a resource person for independent student practice; and utilizing computer-based methods of organizing and running Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre systems. Responsibilities are for the Clinical Learning & Simulation Centre systems located in the Bethune Building, School of Nursing, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥.

A complete application is comprised of (1) a cover letter outlining your experience, major contributions to teaching, practice, and the contribution you envisage making to the School, the discipline and the profession; (2) a copy of your curriculum vitae; (3) a copy of your teaching evaluations from the past two years; (3) at least three confidential letters of reference, including one from your most recent employer, forwarded under separate cover directly from your referees.

Applications should be submitted to Coleen van Loggerenberg, Office Manager, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ School of Nursing, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2. The submission of applications and letters of reference electronically in word or pdf files to cloggerenberg@dal.ca is preferred. Please ensure that the cover letter makes reference to Job Posting CvL/2787.The deadline for applications is Thursday, April 21, 2016, at 4:00p.m.

»ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.