Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Part-Time Academic (NURS 2750.03: Health and Healing II, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics) - Fall 2026

Posting Number PTAP3530P

Department/Unit Nursing

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

Part-Time Academic (Health and Healing II, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics – NURS 2750.03), Fall 2026.

Integrating knowledge of disease, diagnosis and person-centered management is key to successful nursing practice. Specific disease processes related to body systems are described and mechanisms of therapeutic options for management are evaluated. Evidence to support use of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, alternative and complimentary treatments is evaluated

FORMAT

- Lecture/Tutorial (2 × 2h/week) – In-Person delivery on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The successful candidate will be co-teaching this course with another lecturer. This appointment runs from September 1, 2026 until December 31, 2026. The part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Undergraduate Studies Academic.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topics
- Teach course content
- 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 re: Brightspace
- 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 a robust background in pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pathophysiology. PhD preferred.




- Prior teaching experience an asset.

Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.

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 review our Employment Equity information.

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.

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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 2026

Open Date 08/18/2026

Close Date 08/30/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22014

📌 Part-Time Academic (NURS 2750.03: Health and Healing II, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics) - Fall 2026 (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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📍 Halifax Regional Municipality