Assistant/Associate Professor, MHS/MN-GEN, Faculty of Health Disciplines

Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is currently recruiting for the positions (2) of Assistant/Associate Professor, Master of Health Studies/Master of Nursing – Generalist Program.

Faculty of Health Disciplines

The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research, and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including thesis research opportunities for graduate learners. Undergraduate programs include Post-LPN and Post-RN Bachelor of Nursing Programs. Graduate programs include Master of Counseling, Master of Health Studies (MHS), Master of Nursing-Generalist (MN-GEN), Master of Nursing-Nurse Practitioner.

FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to our Canada Research Chair in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

The Position:

Reporting through the Program Director, Master of Health Studies/Master of Nursing - Generalist, to the Dean, the Assistant/Associate Professor has 3 key areas of responsibility. They include:

Research and Scholarship: Developing and growing a sustained program of research in a key strategic area. This includes but is not limited to, attaining external research funding, disseminating widely via traditional and innovative means, and involving partners and stakeholders as needed.

Teaching and Learning: The faculty member will be responsible for developing, teaching, and evaluating undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the nursing and health studies programs.

Service to the Community: Participation in the life of Athabasca University and the community of which it is a part.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse in Alberta. The candidates should have three to five years of relevant academic and/or discipline-related experience, a developing research program, and be strongly committed to growing their skills, learning, and contributions across research and scholarship, teaching, and service at AU. At all ranks, candidates will be innovative and effective educators, may have some experience in the online learning environment, and have demonstrable potential to develop a strategic, credible, and agile research program. Demonstrated experience or potential to both lead and work respectfully and effectively as part of larger teams is essential. Openness and dedication to developing their skills and potential beyond areas of past or ongoing strength or success will be expected and fostered.

As a value-driven scholar, the candidate will act with curiosity and creativity seeking opportunities for personal and organizational growth. The candidate of choice will respect and thrive in a collegial and interdisciplinary culture. They will work towards inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement, having the ability and desire to adapt and respond to shifting contexts and unexpected changes.

The candidate of choice will respect and thrive in a collegial and interdisciplinary culture. They will work towards inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement, having the ability and desire to adapt and respond to shifting and unexpected change.

The full job description can be viewed at: AU Academic Role Description

To Apply:

Applications will only be received and accepted through our online recruitment system. When applying, please include:

• a letter of application
• curriculum vitae

For further information regarding this position, please contact Rachael Chávez, Faculty Manager, Faculty of Health Disciplines at [email protected]

Online Applications through Acquire

We will only accept applications received through our online recruitment system. Please include your resume and letter of application.

Note: Online applications are accepted until 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on the closing date.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.