Health Sciences Nursing Instructor (Term)

University of Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Health Sciences Nursing Instructor (Term)

Job Title: Health Sciences Nursing Instructor (Term)

About the University:
It’s your time to shine! Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,700 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer.

Rank: Instructor

Tenure Information: Term

The University of Lethbridge aims to foster the spirit of free inquiry and the critical interpretation of ideas. The University is a vital part of Lethbridge, a community of over 100,000 people located near the Oldman River and close to the Rocky Mountains.

If you are open to innovation and committed to creating an environment that excites and ignites learning, we welcome your application. The Faculty of Health Sciences is a collaborative community that strives to provide a rich education grounded in real-world practice.

Position:
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for two full-time (1.0 FTE) 2-year term instructor positions. The position will commence on July 1, 2024.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be a regulated member, in good standing, with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Applicants must have a Baccalaureate degree in nursing and preferably a Master’s degree. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, mentorship, and organizational skills, and maintain excellent working relationships with all nursing faculty, students, and service delivery partners. Candidates must demonstrate leadership in professional nursing practice in interdisciplinary settings. A thorough and current knowledge of nursing skills, procedures, and equipment related to nursing practice settings is required. The candidate will also have at least five years of nursing practice in acute medical and surgical settings; experience in maternal/child and pediatric practice is also desirable. Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Academic Setting:
The CASN accredited four-year BN and 23-month BN After-Degree programs are offered in collaboration with Lethbridge College. Students practice in rural and urban settings including institutional and community locations. The University of Lethbridge has a reputation for providing a high-quality education.

How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online and must include a cover letter, contact information for three academic references, a detailed curriculum-vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.

For enquiries about this position, please contact Pam Smith, Administrative Manager, Faculty of Health Sciences, at [e-mail]

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References
• Evaluations
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Employment Equity:
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.