Casual Instructor (Nursing)

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Faculty of Nursing is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Casual Lecturers to support clinical instruction for undergraduate nursing students. These roles offer a meaningful opportunity to mentor the next generation of nurses in diverse clinical settings across Edmonton.

Candidates should have teaching or instructional experience, current clinical competency in key areas, and at least a bachelor's degree in nursing (master's preferred).

Qualifications

• Teaching or instructional experience in academic or clinical environments.
• Current clinical competency in medical/surgical, mental health, maternal/child health or community health.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Minimum 3 years of Canadian clinical nursing experience.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or Indigenous communities experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned clinical sections and deliver course content aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Support student learning and progression through inclusive, learner-centred strategies.
• Provide formative and summative feedback to students and connect them to supports.
• Provide hand-off communication with regular assigned instructor.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical competency in medical/surgery

Bilingual proficiency / Indigenous経験

Interpersonal skills

EDI in nursing education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

This position has an end date of April 30, 2027.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at clinical sites in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

The Faculty of Nursing is seeking qualified individuals to serve as Casual Lecturers in support of clinical instruction for students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing programs. These roles offer a meaningful opportunity to mentor the next generation of nurses in diverse and dynamic clinical settings.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Teaching or instructional experience in academic or clinical environments and a strong interest in nursing education.
• Current clinical competency in medical/surgical, mental health, maternal/child health and/or community health practice areas.
• Bilingual proficiency and/or lived experience in Canadian Indigenous communities (preferred).

• Teach assigned clinical sections and deliver course content aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Support student learning and progression through inclusive, learner-centred strategies.
• Provide formative and summative feedback to students, and connect them to supports, as needed.
• Provide hand-off communication with regular assigned instructor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• Minimum 3 years of Canadian clinical nursing experience (preferably in acute care, mental health, maternal/child health or community health).
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching or clinical instruction.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, problem-solving, and learner support.
• Familiarity with EDI-informed practices in nursing education.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees, salary will be commensurate with qualifications.