Job Posting: Contract Instructor NURS 1000 Indigenous Health

Posting Date
May 5, 2026
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Application Page
https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/contract-instructor-application-faculty-of-science/
Posting Type (Regular/Late)
Regular
 
Course Information
Academic Term
Fall 2026
Course Code
NURS 1000
Course Title
Indigenous Health
Course Description
Learners will review the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and begin to understand their role in transforming health systems and addressing Indigenous specific racism through theory and practice.
Course Credit Value
0.5 credit
Anticipated Modality
In-person, Carleton campus
Anticipated Course Enrolment
120
Anticipated TA Support
1 TA @ 130 hrs
Required qualifications
The successful candidate will be expected to design and teach courses on Indigenous Health and Indigenous Health topics and supervise/mentor students in the entry to practice competencies as defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).  

Develop and deliver course content for as assigned, focusing on health and nursing from an Indigenous context. 

Incorporate Indigenous perspectives, histories, and values into teaching materials.  

Mentor and support students to be aware of reconciliation, trauma informed care, and other topics in their positions of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous identity as future care providers.  

Act as a departmental advisor for incorporation of Indigenous health topics through-out the program in conjunction with the Indigenous Registered Nurse Faculty member and other Indigenous Carleton supports. 

Must have proof of Indigenous identity (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit), as per Carleton’s Indigenous Hiring policy, with a demonstrated connection to Indigenous communities 

Professional experience as a Nurse (Registered Nurse preferred. Registered Practical Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, Midwife or other will be considered).  

Preference given to applicants with experience with online teaching platforms (e.g., Zoom, Brightspace).  

Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous health and Nursing 

Preference given to applicants with demonstrated experience in teaching at a university
or similar post-secondary institution, mentoring students, and/or facilitating workshops.  
Ability to travel and deliver in-person sessions when required  

Note to Applicants: As per Articles 16.3 and 16.4 of the CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement, the posted vacancies listed above are first offered to applicants who meet the incumbency criterion. The current CUPE 4600 (Unit 2) Collective Agreement can be found on Carleton University’s Academic Staff Agreements webpage.