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Tenure Track Faculty Appointment (Adult Acute Care)

School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences

The School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University is accepting applications for a tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2026 or as negotiated. The incumbent will be a nurse researcher with a program of research focused on adult acute care.  The applicants’ clinical and research interests would ideally focus on interventions and research which impact outcomes for adults in acute care settings/illness. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests will add to and strengthen our mission of transforming lives through nurturing relationships and evidence-informed innovations in nursing research, education, and practice. 

One of three professional schools within McMaster’s Faculty of Health Sciences, the School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. As a member of a larger Faculty, the School of Nursing offers opportunities for interprofessional education and research. For over 75 years, McMaster’s School of Nursing has delivered nursing education programs that have produced generations of professional nurses who are critical thinkers and contribute to nursing practice, research, education, policy, and administration. 

Within a culture of optimism and respect, we continue to transform the future of nursing practice and lead with local and global communities through visionary inclusive education and high-impact research. The School of Nursing is committed to and is a leading partner in the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences Indigenous Health Initiative. We are working collaboratively with university leaders to drive advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities, and promote inclusive excellence. 

Appointment description

The School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, is accepting applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin on July 1, 2026. 

Key responsibilities include:  

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  providing students with exceptional learning opportunities in undergraduate and graduate education programs, including graduate student supervision; 

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  pursuing a rigorous program of research and demonstrating success in peer-reviewed grant applications; and 

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  engaging in corporate citizenship through contributions within the School of Nursing and the community. 

The successful applicant must: 

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  be registered in good standing (or be eligible for registration) with the College of Nurses of Ontario; 

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  Hold a PhD in Nursing by the appointment start date; 

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  demonstrate a defined program of research, record of peer-reviewed publications, and history of research funding; 

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  have experience and skill in teaching undergraduate/graduate students, including in one or more of the following areas: nursing and health sciences, and/or nursing theory; and 

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  contribute to educational research, evaluation, and scholarship. 

Faculty members at McMaster University enjoy numerous personal and professional benefits. University employees are offered an excellent benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, extended health care benefits, dental care, group life, long term disability, worldwide travel assistance, and a retirement plan. Supportive policies are in place to assist faculty members who become parents or are needed to care for family members. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Applicants are invited to apply online by submitting the following documents: 

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  A cover letter that outlines areas of interest and expertise in teaching 

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  An updated Curriculum Vitae 

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  A statement of interest in research and teaching, and teaching dossier 

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  A brief statement describing any contributions made or planned in relation to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion or inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service within higher education, community-based or other profession settings (2-page maximum) 

Please note that letters of recommendations are not required at the time of application. These will be solicited at later stages of the search process. 

Review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. 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. 

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. 

Contact:

Marianne Chew
School of Nursing
McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2J
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4K1