Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Probationary (School of Nursing)

Faculty of Professional Studies - School of Nursing

Position #s: 30704, 30705, 30706
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Probationary

The School of Nursing invites applications from candidates for up to 3 tenure-track probationary positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026.

The mission of Acadia University's School of Nursing is to provide a place of learning and scholarship grounded in Etuaptmumk... [full mission text].

Responsibilities and opportunities will include:

• Teaching undergraduate nursing courses.
• Contributing to curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Mentoring students and providing academic advising.
• Employing innovative and evidence-informed teaching strategies.
• Participating in accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Developing and sustaining a program of research and scholarship.
• Engaging in interdisciplinary and community-based partnerships.
• Participation in departmental, faculty, and university governance.
• Contribution to professional and scholarly communities.
• Supporting the overall mission and strategic goals of the School of Nursing and Acadia University.

Academic Qualifications:
Successful candidates will have:

• An undergraduate/graduate degree in nursing (i.e. BScN, MN);
• A completed PhD or other Doctoral degree in a health-related field (preferred) or other relevant field; Master’s prepared applicants with a doctoral degree in progress may be considered;
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Registered Nurse;
• An active practicing unrestricted RN license with the Nova Scotia College of Nursing (or be eligible for) prior to commencement of this position;
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring students, with a commitment to ongoing development in this area;
• A commitment to nursing scholarship and research;
• Experience in theory-based classroom teaching.

In addition... areas of interest: Acute, Critical, or Chronic Adult Healthcare... etc.

How to Apply: Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Applications should include: position number, cover letter, up-to-date CV, proof of academic qualifications, list of additional qualifications, any additional documents, names and contact information of three references.

Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Cassel Busse, Chair of the Selection Committee, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6.

Closing Date: May 15th 2026

For further information on salary and benefits, please see the 17th Collective Agreement.