Part-time Academic Instructor - Rankin School of Nursing, Faculty of Science (NURS 440)

Job summary

The instructor will coordinate and teach the NURS 440 course, including content delivery, student assessment, and grading. They are responsible for supporting students during their clinical practice experience and facilitating meetings with preceptors and nurse educators.

Job details

RANKIN SCHOOL OF NURSING, FACULTY OF SCIENCE PART-TIME ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR (NURS 440) WINTER TERM OF THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR FACULTY OF SCIENCE Description The Rankin School of Nursing invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor to teach NURS 440 (Transition to Nursing Practice: Consolidation) (3 credits) in the Winter term of the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. During this final practice experience, students consolidate nursing knowledge and entry-to-practice competencies. The focus is the transition from the student to baccalaureate graduate registered nurse role through a mentored experience. Students assume responsibility for learning and increasingly complex assignments as they near the end of their baccalaureate education. Application of relevant evidence and best practice guidelines is required. Includes 440 hours of clinical practice experience. Course Number and Title: NURS 440.21 & 440.22 (1.5 teaching credits for each section) – Transition to Nursing Practice: Consolidation Start and End Dates: January 5 – April 24, 2027 Class Schedule: A student orientation session to be held at the beginning of the course. Students in this course are in placement and follow their preceptors schedule. The part-time academic instructor coordinates the course, and is available throughout the term for meetings with students, preceptors and nurse educator. Delivery Mode: Remote, with in-person meetings as needed. To learn more about the Rankin School of Nursing visit our website [https://www.stfx.ca/department/nursing]. Course Number and Title: NURS 440.21 & 440.22 (1.5 teaching credits for each section) – Transition to Nursing Practice: Consolidation Start and End Dates: January 5 – April 24, 2027 Class Schedule: A student orientation session to be held at the beginning of the course. Students in this course are in placement and follow their preceptors schedule. The part-time academic instructor coordinates the course, and is available throughout the term for meetings with students, preceptors and nurse educator. Delivery Mode: Remote, with in-person meetings as needed. Duties Part-Time Academic Instructor positions involve the normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course including but not limited to preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; and holding regular office hours. Qualifications Candidates should have a PhD or Master’s degree with significant experience in the course area. Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is an asset. Application Instructions Please submit your cover letter, resume and three references electronically to Dr. Amy Hallaran, Associate Dean, Rankin School of Nursing, at nursing@stfx.ca. [nursing@stfx.ca] Review of applications will begin on September 28, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled. St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca [hr@stfx.ca] or 902-867-5038. About St. Francis Xavier University Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world. In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca [http://www.stfx.ca] About Antigonish, Nova Scotia The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca [http://www.townofantigonish.ca/] or www.visitantigonish.ca [http://www.visitantigonish.ca/].

What you’ll do

The instructor will coordinate and teach the NURS 440 course, including content delivery, student assessment, and grading. They are responsible for supporting students during their clinical practice experience and facilitating meetings with preceptors and nurse educators.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD or Master’s degree with significant experience in the nursing field. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• responsibility · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nursing education
• Clinical instruction
• Course design
• Mentoring
• Grading
• Curriculum development
• Evidence-based practice
• Student assessment
• Academic administration
• Clinical practice supervision
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Research
• Teaching
• Calculations
• Clinical Practices
• Content Development
• Nursing Practices
• Visual Arts
• Consolidation

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Academic Instructor
• Nursing Instructor / Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers