Acknowledging that UPEI is located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island, welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a term Faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

About our Program:

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island offers the only undergraduate and graduate programs for the nursing profession in the province. The Faculty of Nursing plays an important role in nursing education to support the local and national health system by developing nurse leaders grounded in the philosophy of Primary Health Care.

In addition to providing evidence-informed education, we strongly believe in providing opportunities for all faculty, staff, and students to participate in research and scholarship. Nursing education researchers study how students best learn nursing skills and investigate diverse topics such as health outcomes and improvements to the quality of healthcare services.

Nursing is a dynamic profession requiring critical and reflective thinking based on science and human perspectives. There is a need to reflect and embed within the curriculum and pedagogy new ways of thinking and being to reflect the changing health system and the importance of interprofessional learning and collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity. In addition, we honour and appropriately respond to the Calls to Action of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission including fostering reflection related to decolonization and Indigenization to support recognition.

We are seeking candidates who are interested in joining a vibrant academic community with a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship and research, and strong linkages to community researchers and practitioners.

The position responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate programs, developing undergraduate curriculum, and serving on committees internal and external to the Faculty of Nursing. The position is subject to budgetary approval.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have completed doctoral degree or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree and at least one degree in Nursing.  Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island. Expertise in medical surgical nursing and experience teaching in nursing programs is required. Experience coordinating academic clinical teaching teams is an asset. In the event a successful candidate with a completed doctoral degree or significant progress towards completion of a doctoral degree is not found, consideration for candidate a with a completed master’s degree will be considered.

Term & Start Date:

Term: April 7, 2025 to March 6, 2026

Start Date: April 7, 2025
 

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit a cover letter citing the competition number listed above, a curriculum vitae. In addition, interested parties will arrange to have forwarded three letters of reference which speak specifically to their match with this position by the competition closing date.

Two additional documents must also be submitted for application to be considered complete:

1.    A statement outlining the candidate's teaching experience and philosophy of teaching.

2.    A statement on how the candidate will implement the principles of equity, diversity, and including (EDI), anti-racism, and decolonization into their teaching.

Applications should be sent via e-mail in a pdf format indicating the Competition # on the Subject Line of the e-mail communication. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications can be sent to: 
Dr. Patrice Drake
Dean (Acting), Faculty of Nursing
Email:mpdrake@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to equity in employment.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Review of applications will begin on March 11, 2025 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.