Job Posting: Contract Instructor NURS 1004 Pharmacology and Medication Management I
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
Winter 2027
Course Code
NURS 1004
Course Title
Pharmacology and Medication Management I
Course Description
In-depth exploration of pharmacology for nursing. Covers drug effects, patient care roles, and practical application, guided by the CNO Foundational Standard, Medication. Incorporates competencies of RN Prescribing.
Course Credit Value
0.25 credit
Anticipated Modality
In-person, main campus
Anticipated Course Enrolment
120
Anticipated TA Support
1 TA @ 130 hrs
Required qualifications
The successful candidate will be expected to design, teach, evaluate and incorporate best practices on pharmacology and medication management including registered nurse (RN) prescribing 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 pharmacology and medication management, adhering to the competency frameworks for entry to practice and RN prescribing from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Incorporate best practices including advising to simulation and clinical instructors for application of the theory taught in this course.
Mentor and support students.
Act as a departmental advisor for continued best practice in alignment with RN
Prescribing including program iteration.
Professional experience as a Registered Nurse and/or Pharmacist with a license in good standing with the respective regulatory body. RN Prescriber, and/or advanced certification such as a Nurse Practitioner preferred.
Masters degree preferred.
Preference given to applicants with experience with online teaching platforms (e.g., Zoom, Brightspace, Blackboard).
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.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand, interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions in the English language.
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.