The Faculty of Nursing, University of Prince Edward Island, has a sessional teaching opportunity in both NURS 2450 Introduction to Pharmacology - Section 2, in the Winter Semester of 2024-2025 academic year. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. 

Please note: The course offered below will be taught in person only.

NURS 2450 Introduction to Pharmacology

This course provides the student with knowledge and skills for holistic assessment of individuals. Students learn data collection techniques (interviewing skills, critical thinking skills, and the physical examination techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation). The focus is on the well individual.

Term: January 2, 2025 to May 5, 2025

 Salary: $7,154.00 (3 credit course) in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the University of Prince Edward Island Board of Governors and The University of Prince Edward Island Faculty Association Bargaining Unit #1 

Start Date: December 20, 2024

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a current registration in good standing with CRNMPEI, a minimum of a nursing master’s degree in a relevant field with at least one degree 

in nursing, and at least 3 years’ experience in nursing as per CRNMPEI’s Approval of Nursing Education Programs Policy. Candidates applying will normally have established expertise, and successful leadership and/or teaching experience in a context related to the focus of the course. Previous experience in teaching is an asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the Faculty of Nursing’s Sessional Roster, and to those with experience in teaching university level courses. 

Application Instructions: 
Interested persons should enclose a cover letter, resume, a copy of current CRNMPEI registration and the name, address, and phone numbers of three referees, including most recent employer. 

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 

University of Prince Edward Island 

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 the principle of 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.

Closing date for applications is December 26, 2024.