Part-Time Academic Instructor - Rankin School of Nursing (Distance NURS 332)

The Rankin School of Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a Part-Time Academic Instructor to teach NURS 332 – Advanced Therapeutics for Care of Persons Experiencing Complex Multi-System Health Challenges in the Fall 2026 term. This course is delivered through StFX Online – Online Learning & Professional Studies.

Part-Time Academic Instructor responsibilities include all duties associated with university-level teaching, including but not limited to:

• Preparation and delivery of existing course content
• Evaluation of assignments, tests, and examinations
• Grading and timely submission of final grades
• Regular student consultation and student hours

Qualifications

•  Candidates should have a PhD or Master’s degree with significant experience in the course area. Relevant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is an asset.

Application Instructions

To apply for this opportunity, click the "Apply Now" button and upload your cover letter, resume and references. Review of applications will begin on July 31, 2026, and continue until the position has been filled.  

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca.