Director, School of Nursing/Assistant Dean, Faculty of Health

The Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University is seeking a strategic, team-oriented, innovative leader to be the next Director, School of Nursing/Assistant Dean, Faculty of Health. Dalhousie University is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities, comprised of more than 6,000 faculty and staff and 20,000 students in its 13 Faculties. As part of Canada’s U15 group of research-intensive universities, Dalhousie is a key driver of intellectual, social and economic development, particularly across the Atlantic region. Dalhousie University’s first 200 years have seen it transform from a local centre of learning to an institution with global impact. Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health is one of the most programmatically diverse in Canada, and one of the largest faculties at the university, comprised of eight schools, one college and two programs, more than 200 faculty members, 80 staff members, and over 3,000 students. Established in 1949, the School of Nursing is the largest in Nova Scotia, offering undergraduate (Halifax & Yarmouth campus) and graduate programs (MN, MScN & PhD) that prepare nurse leaders, researchers, and clinicians. In addition, the School of Nursing has a 25 year partnership with Nunavut Arctic College offering a Bachelor of Science in Arctic nursing program in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The School of Nursing’s Strategic Plan, which aligns with that of the Faculty of Health and Dalhousie University, guides the realization of our vision of transforming healthcare through nursing education, research, and scholarship. Our values are to strive for excellence; embed equity and inclusion in all that we do; embrace broad perspectives of health; care for our students, staff, and faculty; collaborate with respect and reciprocity; and commit to viable growth. The School is seeking a strategic leader who can provide sustainable and innovative academic and administrative leadership. Reporting directly to the Dean and working closely and collaboratively with the other members of the Leadership Team, the Director, School of Nursing plays a critical role working toward the strategic goals and missions of the School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and University. The ideal candidate will have experience in establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders internal and external to the University. Evidence of a substantial contribution to academia through scholarship, administration and teaching should be demonstrated. Experience as a strategic leader and providing administrative leadership is required, as is interest in and/or experience with developing interprofessional collaboration and working towards reconciliation and addressing the TRC Calls to action in nursing education. Excellent communication skills and a history of building and leading collaborative teams are essential as are strong administrative skills with preference being given to those with experience managing human and financial resources within an academic or health organization/system environment. The successful candidate will be a registered nurse and eligible for licensing in Nova Scotia and hold a PhD in Nursing or a relevant discipline. Candidates who do not hold a PhD may be considered if they provide solid evidence of exceptional leadership in health care, academic teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, administration and a strong program of research. This five-year term position is expected to commence July 1, 2026 and may be renewed for a second five-year term. The successful candidate will be appointed into a tenure stream position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications. To be considered, please submit your application by January 5, 2026. Applications for the position should include a Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae highlighting recent examples of academic, research, and management/administrative experience. For more information and to review a Brief for the role, please contact Lauren Brierley at Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. 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