Sessional Instructor, Critical Care & Emergency Nursing Professional Health Education, School o[...]

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

MacEwan University seeks a Sessional Instructor in Critical Care & Emergency Nursing. Candidates will teach advanced assessment and trauma care, contributing to a robust nursing education program. Strong qualifications in nursing and teaching experience are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Master’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
• Specialty certification such as ENC or CNCC is required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing programs.
• Performing advanced assessments and critical thinking in nursing.
• Teaching trauma care and emergency care practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Advanced assessment

Trauma care

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing or related field

Tools

Learning management system

Job description

Sessional Instructor, Critical Care & Emergency Nursing

Professional Health Education, School of Continuing Education

Competition No. 25.05.152

Category

Closing Date

Sessional Commensurate with qualifications. A review of applications will begin June 20, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

Category

Sessional

Commensurate with qualifications.

Closing Date

A review of applications will begin June 20, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

About Us

MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton’s diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.

Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 55 programs to more than 19,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.

The Professional Health Education Unit with the School of Continuing Education has one of the most diverse offerings of certificate programs and courses in Canada to support health care providers in meeting their professional goals. These education opportunities inspire students through a powerful combination of academic excellence, practical application and personal learning experiences.

Applications are invited for sessional positions to teach with the Critical Care and Emergency Nursing certificate programs. The Critical Care and Emergency Nursing programs challenge students to perform advanced assessments, critical thinking, trauma care, and expert knowledge when working with clients in these specialized areas.

Course topics include but not limited to:

Critical Care System Pathologies:

• Cardiovascular, Neurological, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Renal, and Endocrine systems and related emergency diseases/disorders.
• Emergency-Specific Conditions:
• Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Obstetrical, Gynecological, Endocrine, Toxicological, and Musculoskeletal Emergencies.

Courses are offered online asynchronous format and follow the MacEwan University Academic Calendar. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Master’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.

• Specialty certification such as Emergency Nurse Certified (ENC) and Certified Nurse in Critical Care (CNCC) is required.
• Current and active RN licensure, preferably in Alberta.
• Clinical or teaching experience in emergency nursing or critical care, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant practice.
• Familiarity with using a learning management system is an advantage.

Opportunity

The Professional Health Education Unit with the School of Continuing Education has one of the most diverse offerings of certificate programs and courses in Canada to support health care providers in meeting their professional goals. These education opportunities inspire students through a powerful combination of academic excellence, practical application and personal learning experiences.

Applications are invited for sessional positions to teach with the Critical Care and Emergency Nursing certificate programs. The Critical Care and Emergency Nursing programs challenge students to perform advanced assessments, critical thinking, trauma care, and expert knowledge when working with clients in these specialized areas.

Course topics include but not limited to:

Critical Care System Pathologies:

• Cardiovascular, Neurological, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, Renal, and Endocrine systems and related emergency diseases/disorders.
• Emergency-Specific Conditions:
• Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Obstetrical, Gynecological, Endocrine, Toxicological, and Musculoskeletal Emergencies.

Courses are offered online asynchronous format and follow the MacEwan University Academic Calendar. We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

A minimum of a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Master’s degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.

• Specialty certification such as Emergency Nurse Certified (ENC) and Certified Nurse in Critical Care (CNCC) is required.
• Current and active RN licensure, preferably in Alberta.
• Clinical or teaching experience in emergency nursing or critical care, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant practice.
• Familiarity with using a learning management system is an advantage.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting their teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae/resume and the names of three professional references.

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.

Accessibility Statement

We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [e-mail] and we will support you to the best of our ability.

Personal Information Collection Notification
Your personal information is being collected in accordance with section 33(c) of Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act). This information is protected under Part 2 of the FOIP Act and will be used to assess your qualifications for employment. Personal information such as the Curriculum Vitae / Resume and Cover Letter may be provided for viewing only to non-HR members of a hiring and interview panel if your application advances to that stage of the hiring process. If you have any questions about these arrangements, please contact: Human Resources, University Services Centre, Rm. 10-600, 10700-104 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 4S2 or phone [phone].