Part-Time Academic Instructor - Distance Nursing (BIOL 115)

The Rankin School of Nursing at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a Part-Time Academic Instructor to teach BIOL 115 - Microbes in Human Biology in the Fall 2026 term. Part-Time Academic Instructor responsibilities include all duties associated with university-level teaching, including but not limited to: * Preparation and delivery of existing course content * Evaluation of assignments, tests, and examinations * Grading and timely submission of final grades * Regular student consultation and student hours Please provide written acceptance of this offer by signing this letter no later than July 17th, 2026. St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected].

The instructor is responsible for the preparation and delivery of the BIOL 115 - Microbes in Human Biology course. Duties include evaluating assignments and tests, grading, and providing regular consultation hours for students.

The candidate must be qualified to teach university-level biology. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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• University-level Teaching
• Course Preparation
• Student Evaluation
• Grading
• Student Consultation
• Microbiology

Minimum education

Other education

Minimum experience

2+ years