Part-time Academic Nurs 5542.03: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders and Therapeutic and Recovery-oriented Practices - Winter 2025

NURS 5542.03: Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders and Therapeutic and Recovery-Oriented Practices - Winter 2025

This 3-credit course examines Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders across the lifespan. Knowledge and cultural responsiveness to address complex situations and comorbidities across diverse populations will be explored. Trauma informed care and adverse lived experiences will be analyzed along with client empowerment, respect of choice and integration of recovery-oriented practices.

FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: In Person and Synchronous Online

This appointment runs from January 1 - April 2025, and the academic instructor reports directly to the Associate Director, Graduate Studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Development of teaching and learning activities related to the course
• Delivery and co-ordination of the course
• Assessment and evaluation of student learning
• Use of Brightspace for course delivery
• Responding to student queries about coursework
• Attending initial instruction with Instructional Learning Online services
• Participation in course discussions within the program
• Develop and administer examinations
• Submission of grades
• Follow up with students as necessary

Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Nursing, or related field, and be licensed to practice in Nova Scotia . A strong clinical background in the relevant field along with prior teaching experience would be a asset. PhD preferred.

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 persons (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.