Assistant Professor, Limited Term

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Calgary is seeking qualified candidates for two Assistant Professor positions in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in nursing and experience in teaching and curriculum development, with preference for those holding a PhD or nearing completion. Successful candidates will join a collaborative faculty team dedicated to enhancing nursing education through equity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Master's degree in nursing, PhD preferred.
• Registered or eligible for registration with CRNA.
• At least 3 years of experience in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory-level nursing courses and participate in curriculum development.
• Collaborate with faculty on program refinement.
• Contribute to the broader nursing community through service-related activities.

Skills

Curriculum development

Teaching pathophysiology

Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Simulation education

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

PhD degree or near completion

Job description

About the Faculty of Health, Community, and Education
The School of Nursing & Midwifery at Mount Royal University invites applications for two 12 month limited term positions, which will commence on August 15, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education comprises the School of Nursing and Midwifery and three departments, Health and Physical Education, Education, and Child Studies and Social Work and offers a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Mount Royal University's Faculty of Health, Community and Education programs prepare you for challenging and rewarding work in rapidly growing sectors. Join others in contributing to healthy, supportive communities and making a difference — A paat tsi kani takiiks (those that create sparks). To learn more about the Faculty of Health, Community and Education, refer to our 2024 strategic plan, Ani to pisi (spiderweb).

The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers the following programs: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, and post-basic programs, including Bridge to Canadian Nursing and Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing Certificate.

About the Role
The successful applicants must, at minimum, be qualified to teach all introductory-level nursing courses and be prepared to actively participate in program and curriculum development. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in adult health acute care (medical/surgical) and/or recognized simulation credentials and experience with simulation education.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. The successful candidates will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS). There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.

The successful candidate(s) will have:

A minimum of Master’s degree in nursing with PhD degree or PhD near completion preferred
A minimum of three years’ experience in their declared area of expertise
Registered or eligible for registration with CRNA
Immunizations for the practice area (including Alberta Health Services) are required

In addition, any of the following would be considered an asset:

Experience in curriculum redesign
Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA)
Experience in teaching pathophysiology and adult health
Medical/surgical acute care teaching experience
Medical/surgical acute care clinical experience (minimum 5 years)
Experience with simulation as a teaching strategy
Experience developing and supporting simulation educational strategies

Key faculty responsibilities include:

Collaborating effectively with full-time and contract faculty members on curriculum development and program refinement
Remaining current in areas of teaching responsibility and maintaining awareness of emerging trends in evidence-informed practice.
Contributing to the program, School, Faculty, university, and broader nursing community through various levels of service-related activities
For further information, contact Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, Chair, School of Nursing and Midwifery at [e-mail].