Date Posted: Friday March 6, 2026
Closing Date: Friday March 13, 2026 (open until filled)
Location: On Campus, North Bay
Position: Course Instructor
Financial Compensation: Please review the compensation table in the collective agreement: CASBU 2022-2025
Term: 26SS
Start Date: May 4, 2026
End Date: July 31, 2026
The School of Nursing at Nipissing University invites applications for Part-Time Course Instructors to teach various undergraduate courses during the Spring/Summer 2026 academic semester. This appointment is offered on a per-course, limited-term basis and is subject to enrollment and operational requirements.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing or a related field
- At least one degree in nursing (BScN or equivalent)
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Relevant clinical and/or teaching experience aligned with the course content
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a post-secondary nursing education environment
Preferred Qualifications
- A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, or doctoral study in progress
- Previous experience teaching in a university or college nursing program
- Experience with concept-based curricula, curriculum development, or course coordination
- Experience with simulation-based education, laboratory instruction, or experiential learning
- Familiarity with learning technologies, learning management systems, and online or hybrid teaching environments
- Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement related to nursing education or practice
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
- Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures
Course Available:
Please click here to review the course description in the academic calendar: 2025-2026 Academic Calendar.
NURS-4436 Nursing Across the Life Span 2
Link to application form: 26SS-School of Nursing: NURS 4436 – Fill out form
NURS 4436 Nursing Across the Life Span 2 focuses on complex concepts that are unique to caring for the older adult as they move through later life. Students explore nursing and health care considerations for individuals and their families from perspectives of health promotion, self-management, palliation, and interprofessional collaboration. Students analyze the wider health and social challenges that impact individuals in the ageing process. The course emphasizes theory as related to practice, with particular focus on concepts of Functional Ability, Family Dynamics, Clinical Judgment, Safety, Palliative Care and a range of Health & Illness Concepts. Students engage in a range of learning activities—e.g., case studies with NCLEX style questions, review of evidence and policies and clinical guidelines, to support the development of clinical reasoning, application of previous and new knowledge and preparation for the NCLEX exam. The successful candidate will contribute to course delivery in alignment with the School’s curriculum framework, academic standards, and regulatory requirements.
NURS-4067 Leadership and Change in Nursing Practice
Link to application form: 26SS-School of Nursing: NURS 4067 – Fill out form
NURS 4067 Leadership and Change in Nursing Practice focuses on theories and concepts of nursing leadership roles, management and shared governance and change within the health care system. The course emphasizes theory as related to practice, with particular focus on concepts of Leadership, Collaboration, Health Care Quality, Health Systems, and Health Care Economics. Students engage in a range of learning activities—e.g., reviewing different leadership styles through real life examples, role play activities, concept maps of structures, action and outcome and impact of leadership styles. The successful candidate will contribute to course delivery in alignment with the School’s curriculum framework, academic standards, and regulatory requirements.
Application Instructions:
Once you complete the form, you will receive an automated email with next steps to complete the application, the email will contain a link where you can upload the following documents:
- Cover letter:
In your cover letter, please describe your clinical background in detail, including areas of practice, scope of responsibility, and years of experience relevant to the course. Outline any prior experience supervising, mentoring, or evaluating students in clinical settings, and describe your approach to supporting student learning in practice environments. Please also comment on your understanding of concept-based learning and how you would or do support students in integrating concepts into clinical reasoning and practice. - CV
- Proof of highest level of education
- Proof of additional qualifications (if applicable)
- Work permit (if applicable)
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
