The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor welcomes applications for a full-time Nurse Practitioner Learning Specialist, Ancillary Academic Staff II (Permanence-Track), commencing as early as September 1, 2023. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Graduates from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor are highly respected professionals both locally and globally. We continually strive to build on our strengths to create and maintain teaching excellence within a research-intensive environment. Since 2001, the Faculty of Nursing has partnered with the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology in Windsor, Chatham (St. Clair College) and Sarnia (Lambton College) to deliver a collaborative nursing program (BScN). The MScN and MN graduate programs offer education to students interested in the fields of leadership and advanced clinical practice, including the Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program. Our expanded graduate offerings include a PhD in Nursing. The Ontario Internationally Educated Nurses competency-bridging program of study is offered as part of a consortium. Consideration of potential new programs, such a compressed BScN, are underway. For further details about the Faculty of Nursing, visit our website at http://www.uwindsor.ca/nursing.

The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission at the University through clinical teaching and learning, educational scholarship, service to the faculty and the University. They will engage in exceptional clinical teaching practice, provide students with effective learning opportunities across educational programs. Teaching will be primarily in the graduate program for the Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner courses. The successful applicant will also assist with developing and evaluating curriculum, clinical learning resources and teaching materials to support student success.

In addition to the above, duties may include, but are not limited to: Marking OSCEs for AHAD/IP, Invigilating exams and exam reviews/written OSCEs, Participation in NP applications and admission processes, Assisting with placements, e.g., NP preceptor site visits & recruitment and assist with CNO and IQAP accreditation.

Applicants must also hold a current RN(EC)/NP license with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and currently be practicing clinically as a Nurse Practitioner. Preference will be given to candidates with clinical experience in primary care.

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to quality teaching and willingness to contribute to the administrative and operational activities of the Faculty. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and/or expertise teaching in nursing programs.

Applicants will demonstrate both disciplinary grasp and interdisciplinary reach, providing extraordinary leadership in clinical teaching, and learning for a new generation.  The successful applicant will be expected to support clinical teaching needs in the NP program, with an option of clinical teaching in the undergraduate program offered in the Faculty.  In addition, the successful applicant will fulfil responsibilities of service to the Faculty of Nursing and the University community.

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Minimum Master’s level education – Nurse Practitioner with a current Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner certification
• Must also hold a current RN(EC)/NP license with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Experience in primary care setting preferred
• Demonstrated experience in clinical teaching and mentoring
• Maintain current and ongoing registration as an NP (RN/EC) with a PHCNP Specialty Certification through the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and be entitled to practice with no restrictions.
• Entitled to practice with no restrictions

• a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status;
• a detailed and current curriculum vitae;
• samples of scholarly writing, including (if applicable) clear indications of your contribution to any jointly authored pieces;
• a teaching dossier or teaching portfolio showing a potential for or evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (resources and templates for completing a teaching dossier can be found at https://www.uwindsor.ca/ctl/390/teaching-and- learning-resources;
• a statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization about your teaching and other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages single-spaced); and
• three (3) current letters of reference forwarded directly by the referees to the Dean at the address or email listed below.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. The short-listed candidates may be invited to provide further information in support of their applications. To ensure full consideration, complete an online application (http://www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions) found on the job advertisement, and ensure letters of reference are submitted by the deadline date of August 1, 2023.  Applications may be considered after the deadline date; however, acceptance of late submissions is at the discretion of the appointments committee.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION
When completing the online application, please reference
Position Number: 002510AAS-2023-NUR

Questions and Reference Letters to be sent to:
Dr. Debbie Sheppard-LeMoine, Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
Phone:  (519) 253-3000 x 2259, Email: joyl@uwindsor.ca

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa, the Odawa, and the Potawatomie.  The University is a comprehensive research and teaching institution with more than 16,000 students. We are a welcoming community committed to Indigenization and decolonization, and equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our teaching, learning, and work environments.  In pursuit of the University's Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (women, Indigenous/Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) persons, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator (recruit@uwindsor.ca). Should you require further information on accommodation, please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility (http://www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.