NURS 1110-FA – Communication for Indigenous Students
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Native Nursing Entry Program. Applications are requested to teach:
NURS 1110-FA – Communication for Indigenous Students
Lakehead University invites applications for a contract lecturer to teach Communication for Indigenous Students – NURS 1110-FA. This course is part of the Native Nursing Entry Program, which is an entry program into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, degree program.
NURS 1110 is a practice-oriented course that examines selected aspects of communication theory related to professional nursing and cross- cultural communication. Students will be engaged in a variety of learning experiences including small group discussions, observation, role playing and simulation.
Start Date/Duration: Fall term – September – December 2021
Specific Class Days/Times to be determined
Please note that this class will be taught in person. The successful applicant must reside in or be willing to move to Thunder Bay, ON.
Qualifications Preferred: The successful applicant will have a nursing graduate degree and evidence of teaching and student evaluation experience. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative models of delivery are highly desired. Further advanced educational credentials will also be considered.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Lisa Primavesi, Indigenous Access Programs Coordinator at coordinator.ia@lakeheadu.ca.
Detailed information on the Native Nursing Entry Program is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/indigenous/indigenous-programs/nnep
Review of applications will begin on June 21, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Send Applications with heading ‘NURS 1110 – Communication for Indigenous Nursing Students’ to:
Department of Indigenous Initiatives
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Lisa Primavesi, Indigenous Access Programs Coordinator
E-mail: coordinator.iap@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.