Original job description
COMPETITION: #26-10
FACULTY OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
TERM ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR (MONCTON)
2-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT
The Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) invites applications from qualified individuals for a two (2) year term position as an Assistant Teaching Professor with the possibility of renewal. The position will commence on December 1, 2026, and is subject to final budgetary approval. Expertise in the use of advanced technologies and simulation in both classroom and clinical teaching is an asset. Applicants should demonstrate a strong background in clinical practice in acute and complex care across the lifespan. The position is situated at Moncton site and involves a combination of remote and in-person classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate program.
The University of New Brunswick respectfully acknowledges that its Fredericton campus sits on unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The lands of Wabanaki people were recognized in a series of Peace and Friendship Treaties to establish an ongoing relationship of peace, friendship and mutual respect between equal nations. The river that runs by our university is known as Wolastoq, along which live Wolastoqiyik, "the people of the beautiful and bountiful river." Wolastoq is also known as the St. John River.
Faculty Background: Founded in 1785, UNB is one of the oldest public universities in North America which stands on the unsurrendered and unceded traditional Wolastoqey land. The Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences has a long-standing history offering nursing education in New Brunswick with its first undergraduate degree program being launched in 1958 and graduate degree program in 1995. The Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences is situated on the UNB Fredericton campus, UNB Saint John campus, has a Moncton site, and offers a collaborative program with national and international partners. In partnership with the Horizon Health Network, we have an innovative primary health care clinic, the Fredericton Downtown Community Health Centre, offering experiential learning.
Across these locations, the Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences offers a range of pathways toward earning Bachelor, Master and PhD of Nursing degrees that include options for individuals entering directly from high school, with university degree credits, a university degree, or with a practical nurse diploma. Undergraduate offerings include a 4-year in- person program (Fredericton and Saint John), a 3-year in-person program (Saint John), a 2-year in-person accelerated program (Moncton), and a Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Nursing (LPN-BN) pathway offered in-person (Fredericton and Saint John) and via remote delivery (Learn Where You Live). The Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences also offers a dual degree program with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education College of Nursing in India. Graduate program offerings include a Master of Nursing Thesis/Report or Master of Nursing Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a PhD program.
The Bachelor of Nursing program is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and is approved by the College of Nursing of New Brunswick. Across our undergraduate and graduate programs, curricula are based on principles of primary health care, caring, and social justice and are designed to support students in meeting core program abilities as well as entry level competencies and standards of practice.
Role Qualifications & Expectations: The successful candidate must hold an earned Master's in Nursing. The successful candidate will be involved with both remote and in-person teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate programs; travel may be required to support teaching and learning at other sites. Experience using various advanced technologies to support teaching and learning is an asset. A demonstrated ability to teach effectively in-person and via virtual platforms is expected as well as experience with simulation. Given that all programming is delivered in English, strong proficiency in the English language (spoken and written) is required. Service work within the university and the community is expected and the successful applicant will actively participate in faculty governance and decision-making within the Faculty of Nursing & Health Sciences.
The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick and be registered prior to beginning this appointment. International applications should include evidence of the College of Nursing of New Brunswick registration process.
This position will begin December 1, 2026, depending on the availability of a successful applicant, and subject to final budgetary approval. Electronic application packages should include a cover letter outlining the reasons for seeking the position, a description of attributes you bring to the position, a teaching philosophy, and an up-to-date CV. The names and addresses (postal and email) of three referees, one of whom should be a direct supervisor, are to be included. Application packages must be submitted electronically via the apply now button.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
The salary for the position depends on the rank at which the successful candidate is hired. Faculty salary grids by rank are available here: https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/salary-grids.pdf. Salary and fringe benefits are governed by Sections 35 and 36B of the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers (AUNBT) 2025-2029 Collective Agreement.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate nursing students through remote and in-person classroom, clinical, and laboratory instruction, including the use of simulation and advanced teaching technologies. Participate in university and community service, faculty governance, and decision-making, with travel to other teaching sites as needed.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an earned Master's degree in Nursing and be eligible for registration with the College of Nursing of New Brunswick, with registration required before starting. Candidates are expected to have a strong clinical background in acute and complex care across the lifespan, effective in-person and virtual teaching abilities, simulation experience, and strong spoken and written English proficiency.
Skills
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Teaching
- Classroom Teaching
- Simulation-Based Teaching
- Advanced Teaching Technologies
- Virtual Teaching
- Acute Care
- Complex Care
- Clinical Practice
- Curriculum Delivery
- Faculty Governance
- Communication
- English Language Proficiency
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Nursing
- Undergraduate Nursing Program
- Clinical Practice
- Acute Care
- Complex Care
- Classroom Teaching
- Clinical Teaching
- Laboratory Teaching
- Remote Teaching
- Virtual Platforms
- Simulation
- Advanced Teaching Technologies
- Primary Health Care
- College of Nursing of New Brunswick Registration
- Faculty Governance
- Curriculum
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Master of Nursing
- PhD in Nursing
