Job Description

Part-Time Academic for NURS5570.03 - Introduction to the Science and Practice of Knowledge Translation (Fall 2025)
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Part-Time Academic for NURS5570.03 - Introduction to the Science and Practice of Knowledge Translation (Fall 2025)
Posting Number PTAP3031P
Department/Unit Nursing
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary & Key Responsibilities
NURS5570.03 - Introduction to the Science and Practice of Knowledge Translation (Fall 2025)
The 3 credit-hour online course will introduce students to knowledge translation theory, practice, and research methods. The goal of the course is to highlight relationships and conflicts between different conceptual and theoretical approaches to knowledge translation.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: * Explain terms and concepts related to knowledge translation.

• Critically analyze various theories, frameworks and strategies underlying knowledge translation.
• Describe factors influencing knowledge utilization in health care policy and practice.
• Critically analyze a knowledge gap through substantive writing.

This appointment runs from September 1 - December 31, 2025, and the part-time academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Graduate Studies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of teaching and learning activities related to course-specific topic
• Review and revise all course materials and assessments to align with current educational pedagogies that include universal design of learning and active learning strategies.
• Hold weekly virtual office hours and follow up with students as necessary
• Liaise with the Associate Director, Graduate Studies for initial instruction, orientation and as needed.
• Delivery, assessment, evaluation, and co-ordination of the course using the Brightspace Learning Management System
• Develop and administer course evaluations, incl. assessments and exams
• Submission of grades

Qualifications/Requirements of Position
Candidates must hold a graduate nursing degree (PhD preferred), or related field, plus have relevant teaching experience and in-depth knowledge in the subject area.
Experience with teaching in an online environment is an asset. All lecturers hired to teach online will be supported by Dalhousie to develop and deliver their courses from the Centre for Learning and Teaching (clt@dal.ca) and Academic Technology Services (support@dal.ca). More information about preparing to teach online can be found at .
Salary Range/Pay Rate Per CUPE Collective Agreement
Additional Information
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 visit .
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Posting Detail Information
Term of appointment September - December 2025
Open Date
Close Date 07/28/2025
Open Until Filled
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Optional Documents