Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate - Nursing

Tracking Code: req1793

Faculty of Health Sciences

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Limited Term Faculty Member - Academic Associate

Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Course Name and Number: -

Posting Date: October 23, 2025

Closing Date: November 6, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)

Ontario Tech University (University of Ontario Institute of Technology), located in Oshawa, Ontario, is proud to encourage an interactive, information-sharing culture for our individual staff, and teams which enhance organizational effectiveness. Ontario Tech’s innovative programs, and technology-enriched learning environment create an atmosphere of academic excellence. Ontario Tech promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking, and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. We invite you to consider joining Ontario Tech's globally trained faculty as we further our reputation for providing a leading-edge learning environment and delivering innovative research.

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications, from qualified individuals, for a 1-year Limited term Academic Associate position in the field of Nursing in our Collaborative Undergraduate Nursing Programs. This position is subject to budgetary approval and would start on January 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers a 4-year collaborative BScN program and a 3-year Advanced Entry RPN to BScN Program [with Durham College]. This is in addition to undergraduate honours degrees across a number of other health programs [BAHSc; BSc; BHA; medical laboratory sciences, kinesiology] as well as MSc and PhD programs and a MScN program]. Information about the Faculty of Health Sciences can be found at https://healthsciences.ontariotechu.ca/index.php

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment, and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their own teaching in the University’s web-centric and mobile learning environment. Primary duties include preparing, delivering and grading all course material, assignments, quizzes and exams as assigned. The Academic Associate will be available for consultation with students during and following completion of the course. Duties may include the supervision of teaching assistant(s).

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate level in the Nursing Program. Ontario Tech is a technology-enhanced learning environment, and the candidate shall be expected to have skills in the integration of technology into teaching and to model those skills in their own teaching in the University’s web-centric and mobile learning environment.

The successful candidate will be appointed as an Academic Associate and will be expected to teach the equivalent of 7 standard courses [70%] across the academic year, as well as assume service [20%] and other [10%] responsibilities within the Faculty/Nursing Program.

Primary duties include preparing and delivering course content in a lecture and/or lab setting, the grading of all related course assignments, quizzes and exams and ongoing communication with students. Duties may also include the supervision of teaching assistant(s) and working with Clinical Sessional Instructors.

Required Skills:

• A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
• Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with a range of faculty, staff and students
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate nursing students in both classroom and laboratory settings
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the Learning Management System, Canvas
• Demonstrated ability to deliver classes remotely, using online modalities such as Kaltura Media and Google Meets
• Proven experience managing large classes and diverse populations
• Experience coordinating and supervising Teaching Assistants as applicable
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively manage course delivery, marking of assignments and exams, and the ability respond to student enquiries in a timely manner

Required Education:

• An undergraduate degree in nursing (BScN) and a master’s degree in nursing or a related field are both required
• PhD preferred

Required Experience:

• Applicants for this position must be Registered Nurses (Regular or Extended class) and hold a current license entitling them to practice with no restrictions with the College of Nurses of Ontario

• Demonstrated evidence of relevant practice experience as a registered nurse in the candidate’s specific areas of focus is also required

• Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in nursing education in a post-secondary environment at the university level

• Experience, or ability to deliver undergraduate content in one or more of the following domains would be beneficial: acute care/medical surgical nursing for adults, older adult, nursing theory, and practicum oversight

• Experience with simulation-based learning would be an asset

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the UOIT Faculty Association and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and the UOIT Faculty AssociationUOIT Faculty Association collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Starting salary will be commensurate with experience and annual salary increases are administered as per the terms outlined in the collective agreement.

Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants should submit in electronic format (as a single pdf file) a covering letter; a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests/experience; evidence of high quality teaching and the names of three referees through the Ontario Tech website.

Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.

Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.

If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy

The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.

Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Expected Start Date: 1/1/2026

Expected End Date: 12/31/2026