Part-Time Academic (NURS 5200.03: Health Care System Policy Analysis) - Winter 2027

Job summary

Develop and deliver asynchronous online course activities, coordinate the course through Brightspace, and assess and evaluate student learning. Respond to student questions, coordinate with graduate studies leadership, administer course evaluations and exams, submit grades, and follow up with students as needed.

Job details

Position Details Position Information Position Title Part-Time Academic (NURS 5200.03: Health Care System Policy Analysis) - Winter 2027 Posting Number PTAP3546P Department/Unit Nursing Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Job Summary & Key Responsibilities Health policy can be defined as “a set of interrelated decisions, taken by authorities, concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving them” (as defined in A Code of Good Practice on Policy Dialogue). This seminar course examines critical issues and trends affecting health policy in addition to the management practices of healthcare delivery services in Canada. Students engage in analytical debate while drawing on the assigned readings, other research, and their own clinical experience. Discussions incorporate historical and global perspectives as well as a range of influencing factors to understand, test, challenge, and contrast the effectiveness of current health policy in relation to the healthcare system in Canada. FORMAT : Online delivery, asynchronous This appointment runs from January – April, 2027. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topics Delivery, assessment, evaluation, and co-ordination of the course using the Brightspace Learning Management System Assessment and evaluation of student learning Responding to student queries about course work Liaise with the Associate Director, Graduate Studies or Assistant Director for initial instruction, orientation and as needed. Develop and administer course evaluations, incl. assessments and exams Submission of grades Follow up with students as necessary Qualifications/Requirements Of Position Candidates must hold a graduate nursing degree (PhD preferred), or related field, be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia. Relevant teaching experience and in-depth knowledge in health policy and management practices of healthcare delivery services in Canada is required. Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement Additional Information All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here . Posting Detail Information Term of appointment January - April 2027 Open Date 09/25/2026 Close Date 10/16/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22207

What you’ll do

Develop and deliver asynchronous online course activities, coordinate the course through Brightspace, and assess and evaluate student learning. Respond to student questions, coordinate with graduate studies leadership, administer course evaluations and exams, submit grades, and follow up with students as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing or a related field, with a PhD preferred, and be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia. Relevant teaching experience and in-depth knowledge of health policy and healthcare delivery management practices in Canada are required.

Listed skills

• Évaluation · Preferred
• Analytical · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Time · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Health Policy Analysis
• Healthcare Management
• Teaching
• Course Coordination
• Online Instruction
• Student Assessment
• Course Evaluation
• Brightspace Learning Management System
• Student Support
• Exam Administration
• Grade Submission
• Clinical Experience

Job areas

• Education
• Healthcare