Tenure Track Faculty Positions

Rankin School of Nursing,  Tenure Track Faculty Positions

The St. Francis Xavier University Elizabeth and Thomas Rankin School of Nursing offers an innovative and responsive program that educates competent, safe, caring, evidence-informed, critical thinking baccalaureate-prepared nurses dedicated to promoting health, social justice, cultural safety, and equity.  We are currently recruiting two (2) tenure track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin July 1, 2019.   

St. Francis Xavier University is a leading national undergraduate university with a reputation of academic excellence, scholarly inquiry, and service to society. Recognized as one of the finest universities in Canada, StFX is meeting the needs of today’s undergraduates through outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research experiences, the very best in a residential community, and unique opportunities to make a contribution to communities at home and abroad. As part of its mission of excellence in teaching, the university sees faculty involvement in research, reflective inquiry and creative work as essential.  StFX is committed to providing strong support for the encouragement of these priorities.

The Rankin School of Nursing has a longstanding history of undergraduate teaching excellence and currently holds accreditation through the Canadian Association Schools of Nursing.  Over 80 years of outstanding education in health care has allowed the Rankin School of Nursing to evolve into one of Canada’s most respected nursing programs. Graduates are known around the world for their caring, competency, and commitment to the field. To learn more about the Rankin School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University, please visit our website at http://www.stfx.ca/faculties/science/nursing/.  The StFX Rankin School of Nursing has become a Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO).

Situated in a vibrant east coast arts community of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, a community noted for the quality of its culture and recreational facilities, and friendliness of its people, and the natural beauty of its coastal landscape. 

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Position responsibilities include teaching and supervision in the undergraduate program, conducting a program of research and academic and professional service.  The successful candidate must be registered with the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia prior to commencement of the position.   Candidates should have a PhD (or be near completion) in Nursing or a related discipline, i.e. health care, education, social work, etc.  We will welcome candidates with a Masters of Nursing degree that are prepared to enrol in a PhD program within two years of hire. Previous teaching experience in a relevant area will be considered an asset. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in Medical/Surgical and Mental Health Nursing.

Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. To obtain further information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alison Sampson at 902-867-5236 or asampson@stfx.ca. Applications should be sent via email to: 

Dr. Cathy MacDonald

 Acting Director, School of Nursing, St. Francis Xavier University  

P. O. Box 5000, Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5 

Email address: mmcisaac@stfx.ca Tel. (902) 867-3653   

The review of applications will begin on January 2, 2019 and will continue until these positions are filled.   These positions are subject to final budgetary approval. 

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.   StFX respects diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups.