PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR: INTRO TO INDIGENOUS HEALTH P

At McMaster University, we strive to attract, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is one of the Top 70 Universities in the World and is recognized as Canada’s Most Research-Intensive University.  McMaster continues to be recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.

The School of Nursing is currently inviting applications for a new, Part-Time Instructor to coordinate the course: NURS 3IH3: Introduction to Indigenous Health Policy and Practice for Nursing. 

Course Details:

The courses in the BScN Program curricula introduce nursing students to clinical and theoretical topics where students expand their knowledge of core nursing concepts. NURS 3IH3 introduces the factors and context, both historical and current, that determine the health of Indigenous populations in Ontario, Canada, and beyond. 

Job Duties & Accountabilties:

• The applicant will be responsible for teaching theoretical courses in the McMaster BScN Educational program.
• Responsibilities will include course administration in the winter term, support of faculty teaching NURS 3IH3 across all three sites, organization of course materials, oversight of evaluation measures, management of student-related issues. 
• Works collaboratively with the McMaster University School of Nursing Chair of Curriculum to plan, coordinate, implement, evaluate course curriculum.
• Reviews course curriculum and updates to ensure currency.
• Prepares course change submissions for review at curriculum committee. 

Compensation:

• The teaching stipend per course (per term) ranges between $5,500.00 – $7,200.00.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters of Science (MSc) is required.
• Experience as a tutor in a Problem-Based Curriculum is an asset.
• The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of previous experience teaching similar courses at the university level and/or appropriate academic qualifications.
• Commitment to cultural safety training and supportive allyship.
• Eligible candidates must be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Additional Information:

To fulfill McMaster’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, preference will be given to those applicants who identify as a member of an Indigenous community (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples). Candidates from this designated group are invited to self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process.

Vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrollment.