Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Position – School of Nursing Job Opening 27866

Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty PositionSchool of Nursing Job Opening 27866

 

The School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track position. Rank will be determined at the time of hire.

 

One of three professional schools within McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate programs. As a member of a larger Faculty, the School of Nursing offers opportunities for interprofessional education and research.

 

McMaster University School of Nursing is one of Canada's most research-intensive schools of nursing with world-class research faculty. In 2019, McMaster was ranked as one of the world’s top universities in 28 subject areas and 5 broad subject areas. McMaster’s highest subject area was nursing, which ranked 15th overall and #2 in Canada. Our school is a global leader in problem-based, student-centred learning and innovative research. The School collaborates with universities and agencies from around the world to provide leadership in the development of nursing education programs and research.

 

The research-intensive environment at McMaster University has fostered international partnerships positioning the School as an international leader. This success has attracted research operating funds, and career awards from agencies that include the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

 

Areas of research excellence are also reflected in research chairs and professorships held by faculty members which include the Heart and Stroke Foundation/Michael G. DeGroote Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research, the Dorothy C. Hall Chair in Primary Health Care Nursing, a Canada Research Chair in Aging, Chronic Disease and Health Promotion Intervention, the Heart & Stroke Foundation Chair in Indigenous Women’s Heart & Brain Health, the Heather. M. Arthur Population Health Research Institute/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Interprofessional Health Research, and the DiCenso Professorship in Advanced Practice Nursing. The School’s strength in knowledge transfer is also exemplified by Health-Evidence.

 

Reflected in its mission to transform lives through relationships, and evidence-informed innovations in nursing research, education and practice, the School of Nursing is committed to community engagement and is a leading partner in the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences Indigenous Health Initiative.

 

Students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels benefit from the teaching and guidance of faculty members’ expertise and integrated research initiatives. Further information on the School of Nursing can be found at https://nursing.mcmaster.ca/

 

The Successful candidate will contribute by:

  • Providing students with exceptional learning opportunities in undergraduate and graduate education programs, including graduate student supervision.
  • Pursue a rigorous program of research and demonstrate success in peer-reviewed grant applications.
  • Engage in corporate citizenship through contributions within the School of Nursing and the community.

 

 

Eligibility:

Eligible candidates must be registered in good standing (or be eligible) for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Evidence of a defined program of research, record of peer reviewed publications, research funding and experience and skill in teaching undergraduate/graduate students is required.

Applicants must have successfully completed, or be near completion of a PhD program in Nursing or a relevant health related discipline. Post-doctoral training or equivalent would be considered an asset.

 

Application

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to nurse scientists with expertise the following areas: pediatrics, mental health /illness, health system integration and innovation, illness prevention & management, health equity & disparity, and indigenous health.

 

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

 

Applicants are invited to apply online by submitting a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

 

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement.

 

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.