Assistant Professor - Health Studies

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching with an emphasis on project-based learning and student advising.
• Serve as Track Director for Health Studies in Vancouver, leading the development of new programming.
• Develop successful program proposals for British Columbia regulatory authorities.
• Curate curriculum for new bachelor’s programs, ensuring engagement with Indigenous communities.
• Manage faculty development, recruitment, workload, and course scheduling.
• Support student recruitment and retention while resolving academic concerns.
• Maintain a consistent program of research and peer-reviewed publications.
• Assist the Dean in executing strategic plans and continuous quality improvement programs.

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.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in program development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated excellence in research with evidence of peer-assessed 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.
• Administrative teaching release time associated with the Track Director role.
• Comprehensive general 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 professional education, preparing students for impactful careers in healthcare through innovative, project-based learning and robust research initiatives.