Assistant Professor - Health Studies

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Health Studies programming in Vancouver, building upon existing models from New Jersey campuses.
• Develop successful program proposals for British Columbia regulatory authorities.
• Curate curriculum for the new bachelor’s program, ensuring engagement with Indigenous peoples in content development.
• Manage program administration, including staffing, course scheduling, and faculty development.
• Conduct program evaluations and ensure compliance with DQAB and other accrediting organizations.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and academic advising.
• Maintain a robust program of research and peer-reviewed publications.
• Perform administrative duties as Track Director, including overseeing faculty workload and recruitment.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DMSc, DNP) in healthcare, a health-adjacent field, or a degree near completion.
• Proven track record of teaching at the post-secondary level, specifically with project-based learning.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in program development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with evidence of high-quality independent output and peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a satisfactory background check and provide a Social Insurance Number.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience securing external research funding.
• Experience with invited lectures, conference symposia, or working with Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated research leadership potential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from 100,000 CAD to 120,000 CAD.
• General university benefits package.

About the Company

Fairleigh Dickinson University is a private research university. The Henry P. Becton College of Nursing and Allied Health is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and professional preparation within the healthcare sector.