Established in 1938, the College of Nursing offers high quality student-centered undergraduate education and graduate programs at both the Masters and PhD levels including the primary health care nurse practitioner option. The College of Nursing is proud to have one of the largest Aboriginal nursing enrollments in Canada.

To meet the dynamic and exciting growth of our nursing programs, tenure-track (research, professional practice or academic programming) and limited-term faculty positions are available at our Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert campuses. We are seeking professional, innovative, and team-oriented faculty to join our community of scholars to push the boundaries of nursing knowledge and education. We have a vibrant, supportive research community.

Candidates are currently sought for tenure-track faculty positions with a focus on research or academic programming. Research focus candidates should have doctoral preparation, or near completion (PhD or equivalent), and have an identified program of research/scholarship. Preference will be given to candidates who are early to mid-career. Tenure-track positions are available at the rank of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor.

A select number of Academic Programming (AP) appointments are now available. The primary responsibility of academic programming appointments is that of teaching, however, faculty in these positions will also have the responsibility of professional practice and scholarship associated with teaching and learning and administration. AP candidates should have a minimum Master's preparation and experience teaching in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program. AP appointments are available at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Candidates for limited-term Lecturer positions will have a minimum of a Master's preparation. We particularly encourage applications from nurse practitioners for either tenure-track or limited-term positions, with credentials as noted above.

All candidates should have at least one degree in nursing and be eligible for RN or RN(NP) registration in Saskatchewan.

Typically start dates are July 1 with the selection process occurring in the winter term. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Applications should be submitted electronically. Please send a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees willing to provide a letter of reference.

To apply or learn more about these positions and our College of Nursing, please visit the website at www.usask.ca/nursing or contact the Search Committee care of Raeleen Wilson at (306) 966-6768 and/or e-mail raeleen.wilson@usask.ca

Job Profile and General Responsibilities

• Attend the College of Nursing orientation session for new instructors in August of the first year hired, or at the next offering if this is not possible in the initial year of hire.
• Attend student course orientations and instructor course meetings at the beginning of the term and throughout as necessary.
• Promote student learning in the psychomotor, cognitive and attitudinal domains.
• Consult with the course coordinator to ensure a safe, meaningful and effective learning experience for students.
• Consult with course coordinator in a timely fashion when issues arise regarding student performance.
• Assess student progress and performance in relation to the course objectives, literal descriptors and professional standards, verbally and in writing throughout the clinical rotation, using both formative (ongoing) and summative evaluations, taking into consideration input from agency staff and student where applicable.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student progress.
• Evaluate/mark assignments related to the course.
• Submit a written mid-term and final evaluation to the course coordinator.
• Maintain communication with other members of the course team.
• Participate in course and teacher evaluation processes.
• Participate in the College of Nursing annual professional development day in the spring of each academic year.

Clinical/Lab Responsibilities (where applicable to individual contract workload)

• Provide students with an orientation to the clinical area/lab/preceptorship.
• Assist with clinical laboratory simulation and clinical examinations where applicable.
• Select suitable clinical learning experiences for students, bearing in mind the course objectives, learning needs and skill levels of the students, policies of the clinical agency (where applicable) and policies of the College of Nursing.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the clinical agency and staff.
• Assist students to prepare for the nursing care they will be providing.
• Demonstrate clinical skills as necessary.
• Work with students as they provide nursing care, supervising as necessary, promoting client and student safety.

Qualifications

• Master's preferred, BSN and minimum two years clinical experience required
• Registration with the SRNA
• Proof of current clinical competence
• Demonstrate a keen interest in nursing, teaching and learning and mentoring students

To apply or learn more about these positions, please email nursing_clinicalcoordinator@usask.ca. In the subject line of your email, please include the College of Nursing sites (Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert & North) you would like to be considered for.