Course Information
This graduate nursing course examines the integration of digital technologies and health informatics into healthcare systems, nursing practice, education, research, and leadership. Students explore how health information is collected, managed, analyzed, and used to support clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare quality, and advance system-level innovation. Online asynchronous / 3 synchronous.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a minimum of a graduate degree in Nursing or a related field (e.g., MScN, MPH); PHD preferred.
A current, unrestricted registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate recent and relevant Registered Nurse clinical practice experience or professional experience that aligns directly with the subject matter of the course.
Particular consideration will be given to candidates whose clinical, regulatory, or professional expertise reflects specialized practice areas required for the delivery of course content and is not otherwise readily available within the unit.
Evidence of effective and successful teaching performance at the post-secondary level, appropriate to the course mode of instruction (e.g., in-person, clinical, simulation, or online), is considered a significant asset.
Evidence may include, but is not limited to, teaching evaluations, peer or supervisory assessments, teaching dossiers, curriculum development, or other indicators of learner achievement and instructional effectiveness.
Applicants should demonstrate recognized expertise or specialization in the relevant subject area, supported by academic preparation, professional nursing practice, and/or notable professional achievements aligned with the learning objectives of the course.
Affirmation Policy
Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/ . The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.
Applying at Western
In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp .
