Position Information

Position Title

Part-Time Academic NURS5893 - Health Program Planning & Evaluation (Fall 2025)

Posting Number

PTAP3032P

Department/Unit

Nursing

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

NURS5893 – Health Program Planning & Evaluation (Fall 2025)

The focus of this 3-credit course is on the theoretical and practical knowledge and abilities required for the cycle of health program planning and evaluation (HPPE) in contemporary healthcare. Students will build their own theoretical knowledge related to program planning approaches, evaluation models, theories and methods of data collection. Knowledge translation will be discussed, analyzed and critiqued including the contextual influences in program planning and evaluation such as ethics, politics, evaluator roles and stakeholder involvement. Prior knowledge of research methods will be beneficial.

This appointment runs from September 1 – December 31, 2025, and the part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Graduate Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to the course

• Delivery and co-ordination of the course

• Assessment and evaluation of student learning

• Use of Brightspace for course delivery

• Responding to student queries about coursework

• Attending initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services

• Participation in course discussions within the program

• Develop and administer examinations

• Submission of grades

• Follow up with students as necessary

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing , or related field, with relevant expertise and teaching experience and be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia. PhD preferred.

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 (clt@dal.ca) and Academic Technology Services (support@dal.ca). More information about preparing to teach online can be found at https://www.dal.ca/dept/clt.html.

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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 Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.

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.

Posting Detail Information

Term of appointment

September - December 2025

Open Date

Close Date

07/28/2025

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19274