The School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified applicants for five (5) Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream positions in the areas below. These are open Contractually Limited Appointments (CLA) to the teaching stream for three-year terms to commence either July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027.

The School of Nursing https://www.yorku.ca/health/nursing/ is committed to the pursuit of health for all through nursing excellence in nursing practice, research, education. Our internationally recognized programs offer innovative curricula founded in nursing science and social justice. The successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge of theoretical and evidence-based/informed practice, clinical expertise, and 2-5 years recent experience in nursing education and/or practice relevant to one of the following or other priority areas:

• Nurse Practitioner education
  • Adult acute care and medical-surgical nursing
  • Pediatric acute care and medical-surgical nursing
  • Pathology and pharmacology
  • Indigenous health and culturally safe care
  • Geriatric/older adult health

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: Master’s degree in Nursing is required. Individuals with a PhD, DNP, or PhD or DNP in progress in Nursing or a related field (i.e. Public Health, Education) are preferred. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario by the beginning of the appointment.
• Teaching:
• A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students. The successful candidate will demonstrate skillful experience in university level classroom teaching nursing courses with undergraduate BScN students demonstrating knowledge of appropriate learning theory, innovative teaching methodologies and a commitment to ethics, equity, diversity, inclusivity and decolonization (EDID) in their teaching. 
• The successful candidates will be expected to coordinate students supervised by clinical course directors in practice settings and will integrate a variety of learning measures in high priority areas such as experiential education, technology enhanced learning, community-based learning, and/or preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). 
• The successful candidates will also demonstrate: 1) a strong commitment to pedagogy and student success, 2) the capacity to bring a theoretical and practical orientation to teaching, learning and program design in relation to area of expertise and 3) a reflective approach to innovation in teaching. 
• Additional: Experience with curriculum development and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment is preferred.

Hiring Policies:

• The anticipated starting salary for this position at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and commensurate with qualifications and experience, is in the range of $115,000 to $130,000. 
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/vpepc/faculty-affairs/affirmative-action/ or by contacting Aqsa Ahmed, EDI Program Manager (aqsa517@yorku.ca). 
• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
• York has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities http://secretariat-policies.info.yorku.ca/policies/accommodation-in-employment-for-persons-with-disabilities/ and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are invited to contact Dr. Candace Burton, Director of the School of Nursing at nursrch@yorku.ca.

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: June 10th, 2026
• Required materials: 1) cover letter addressing how the candidate meets the qualifications listed above; 2) current CV; 3) a philosophy of teaching statement (up to 1500 words); outlining candidate's approach to teaching and diverse student needs (EDID) in the teaching-learning process and learning measures; 4) proof of relevant academic credentials; 5) proof of current Registered Nursing credentials at the time of application (CNO registration required by start of appointment); 6) names and contact information for three referees willing to provide a confidential letter of reference. Reference letters will only be requested for shortlisted candidates.
• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.
• Direct questions about the position to Dr. Candace Burton, Director of the School of Nursing at nursrch@yorku.ca.
• Submit materials: at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HH_CLA_NURS5 
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Learn More About York:

• York University generates and shares knowledge through our research, teaching and engagement with communities around the world. The 2023-2028 Strategic Research Plan https://www.yorku.ca/research/strategic-research-plan-2023-2028/ showcases the depth, breadth and ambition of research at York.
• York’s commitments to social justice are laid out in our Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy https://www.yorku.ca/dedi-strategy/, the Framework & Action Plan on Black Inclusion https://www.yorku.ca/abr/ and the Indigenous Framework for York University https://www.yorku.ca/indigenous-landing/wp-content/uploads/sites/817/2025/08/Indigenous-Framework-for-York-University-A-Guide-to-Action.pdf.
• Follow the activities and accomplishments of York’s faculty, students and staff on YFile https://www.yorku.ca/yfile/.

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