Part-Time Academic (CUPE Instructors for Nursing) - Summer 2026

Job Summary & Key Responsibilities

The School of Nursing is now accepting applications for multiple CUPE Instructor positions (SIM / Lab Instructors, Tutorial Leads, Clinical Instructors) in the summer term of year 2026 (May 11 – July 31, 2026).

Instructors are responsible for teaching and supervising a group of BScN students who provide direct client care in clinical settings, work in a clinical skills and simulation lab or tutorial group setting. Tasks include but are not limited to lab demonstrations, marking and proctoring term tests and final examinations as well as evaluating assignments.

Access to a computer (no tablet / iPad / phone) with working internet to run Microsoft Teams for online meetings and instruction is required. Clinical Instructors will report to the instructor of record for their course and work under the protection of CUPE Collective Agreement 3912 – Dalhousie University. Document can be accessed via .

SUMMER 2026 :

N2705 (Health Assessment)

LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 50 hrs.

Weekly 2h labs on Friday mornings (Between May 11 – July 10)

N2710 (Population Health Nursing )

(Experience in Community / Public Health Nursing preferred)

TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed 44 hrs.

Weekly 2h tutorials on Wednesdays (Between May 11 – July 10)

N2715 (Clinical Integration 1)

(Experience in Long term Care preferred)

SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS : Not to exceed 70 hrs (Tuesdays or

(Between May 11 – July 10, 2026)

CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS :

Not to exceed 100 hrs (2 week Clinical, July 13–24, 2026)

N2720 (Health and Healing I : Pathophysiology and Therapeutics)

(MN-NP preferred)

TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed90 hrs (Between May 11 – July 10)

N3710 (Nursing and Episodic Illness)

(Experience in Acute Care or Emergency Nursing preferred)

TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed22 hrs (1h tutorials on Thursdays between May 11 – June 26)

N3715 (Clinical Integration 3)

(Experience in Acute Care or Mental Health Nursing preferred)

SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS :

Not to exceed 58 hrs (Wednesdays or between May 11 – June 26)

CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS :

3 – 4 week Clinicals in Med / Surg placements (132 – 180h between June 29 – July 24)

1 week Mental Health Clinical (mostly precepted placements) (Not to exceed 60 hrs)

(June 29 – July 3 or July 20 – 24)

N3725 (Clinical Integration 4)

(Experience in Med / Surg and / or Mental Health Nursing preferred)

SIMULATION / LAB INSTRUCTORS :

Not to exceed 58 hrs (Thursdays or between May 11 – 29 and June 29 – July 24)

CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS :

3 – 4 week Clinicals in Med / Surg placements (132 – 180h between June 1 – 26)

1 week Mental Health Clinical (mostly precepted placements) (Not to exceed 60 hrs)

(June 1 – 5 or June 22 – 26)

Clinical Instructor for group of Nunavut students

Clinical on Mental Health unit : May 18 – 29 (2 weeks, approx. 100h)

Clinical on Perinatal unit : June 22 – 26 (1 week, approx. 60h)

N3730 (Nursing in the Context of Persistent Illness)

(Experience in Chronic Care Nursing preferred)

TUTORIAL LEADS : Not to exceed 22h, held weekly on Wednesdays, between May 11 – 29 and June 29 – July 24

N4725 (Transition to Practice)

CLINICAL INSTRUCTORS (precepted placements) : (Not to exceed 98 hrs,

incl. 10h Skills Day on May 15 (Clinical Supervision : May 11 – July 31

GRADUATE COURSE :

N5620 (Advanced Practice Role Practicum)

(NP degree required, PhD candidate preferred)

NP Teacher

• : (Approx. 65 – 90 hrs between May 11 – August 11, 2026
• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) Teacher will, under the guidance of faculty member, support instruction and student learning in a graduate‑level Nurse Practitioner program. Key responsibilities include delivering course content through lectures, seminars, and case‑based activities, evaluating student performance, grading assignments and providing timely, constructive feedback and supporting the integration of clinical knowledge through simulation and applied learning. The role also involves mentoring students, participating in curriculum development, collaborating with faculty and clinical partners, and maintaining compliance with academic and accreditation standards. NP Teachers are expected to uphold evidence‑based practice, foster a professional learning environment, and contribute to ongoing program improvement. This position also may involve in person and / or virtual delivery of course content and student interaction.

Qualifications / Requirements of Position

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION in BScN program : A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, an active RN license with the NSCN, as well as two years of recent clinical experience are required. Clinical teaching experience (which may include preceptorship of staff or students) is essential. Instructors working in the lab are required to participate in SIM training sessions or workshops. Preference will be given to applicants that are available to do SIM / labs and Clinical in the same course.

Salary Range / Pay Rate

As per CUPE Collective Agreement

Additional Information

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.