Tenure‑track appointment at the Assistant Professor level is available in the Faculty of Nursing.

The successful candidate will be grounded in the principles of Primary Health Care and will contribute to teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs. Responsibilities include active participation in faculty governance, decision‑making, and scholarly activities through service on standing committees. The candidate is expected to develop and sustain a strong program of research, secure external funding, and engage both undergraduate and graduate students in research initiatives.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval.

About the Faculty of Nursing

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) offers the province’s only baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. The Faculty plays a critical role in preparing nurse leaders who are grounded in Primary Health Care philosophy and who contribute to local and national health systems.

The Faculty is committed to evidence‑informed education and to creating meaningful opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to engage in research and scholarship. The integrated curriculum supports the advancement of knowledge across all domains of scholarship, including health outcomes and health system improvement.

Nursing practice requires critical and reflective thinking informed by scientific and human perspectives. The Faculty emphasizes innovative approaches to teaching and learning that support transformation in health systems, including interprofessional collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and to advancing reconciliation, decolonization, and Indigenization within curriculum and practice.

Through strong community and industry partnerships, UPEI is well positioned to shape the future of health care at local, provincial, national, and international levels.

Why UPEI?

UPEI is a growing, student‑centered institution recognized for academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. Faculty benefit from a collaborative and supportive environment that values interprofessional education, creativity, and scholarly leadership. The University offers strong support for research development, including internal funding opportunities, mentorship, and partnerships across health, community, and industry sectors.

Located in Charlottetown, UPEI combines a close‑knit campus experience with expanding graduate programs and research capacity. Prince Edward Island offers an exceptional quality of life, with a vibrant cultural community, welcoming environment, and natural beauty. UPEI is committed to fostering an inclusive, collegial workplace grounded in equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenization, and reconciliation.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a completed doctoral degree or demonstrate significant progress toward completion, along with at least one degree in nursing. Demonstrated experience teaching in an academic setting is required. Candidates must also have an established record of scholarly research and publication that reflects collaboration, community engagement, and involvement of undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants must demonstrate leadership and experience fostering respectful and inclusive learning and working environments for students, staff, Clinical Nursing Instructors, and faculty. Eligibility for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing and Midwifery is required.

If a doctoral‑prepared candidate is not identified, applicants with a master’s degree in nursing (or a related field) and strong potential for scholarly development may be considered for a term appointment. In such cases, demonstrated ability to develop a program of research and contribute to nursing education, practice, knowledge, and curriculum development is essential.

Salary and terms are as per the UPEI Faculty Association (Bargaining Unit #1) Collective Agreement. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter citing the competition number
• Curriculum vitae
• One‑page statement addressing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti‑racism, and Decolonization in teaching and scholarship
• Teaching dossier, including philosophy of teaching
• Statement of scholarly plans outlining a five‑year research agenda
• Two (2) sample course syllabi

Candidates must also arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be sent by the closing date.

Applications must be submitted by email in PDF format, with the Competition # in the subject line. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be sent to:

Emily Walsh
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
eawalsh@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

UPEI is committed to equity in employment and fostering an inclusive academic environment. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

For Full Details and Application, please visit:  https://www.upei.ca/hr/competitions?field_position_type_value=academic