Sessional Nursing Instructor, Faculty of Nursing- Spring 2024 St. Paul Campus/Portage College

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Position Description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking a Sessional Nursing Instructor to teach undergraduate level clinical courses within the community of St. Paul, Alberta, for Spring 2024:

SPRING SEMESTER (May 1, 2024  – June 23, 2024)

TERM 4 – NURS 389 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices II): Community Health

We are seeking applicants with rural nursing practice in acute care, chronic care, and community environments, particularly those with previous nursing education practice experience. Practice education takes place both on and off campus. Scheduling varies and may include a combination of days and evening shifts, Monday through Friday.  The successful applicants are required to be available during that entire period(s) unless otherwise approved by the University. 

Sessional Instructors are provided with exceptional orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B.  Please see the Faculty Association’s website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/tucfa-ca for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

Applicants who are interested in teaching the lab or clinical alone are invited to apply. Please indicate in the cover letter if you are available for the lab, clinical, or both. 

Term 4 on-campus labs (Portage College St. Paul Campus): Thursday 0800-1200
Term 4 off-campus clinical: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 0800-1600.

(Please note: mileage for instructor travel may be covered)

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Facilitate onsite and remote low to mid-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Learning Centre
• Work effectively with small groups of students on-campus or in off campus settings in acute care, chronic care, long-term care or community
• Participate in team meetings related to the practice course and faculty governance
• Participate in student assessment and evaluations on and off campus
• Seek excellence in teaching by applying various teaching strategies and working with colleagues
• Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and valuing of evidence informed practice

Qualifications:      
Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Candidates with BN/BScN preparation will be considered.

Applied Experience:   

• Rural practice experience related to semester focus
• Broad experience across a variety of areas
• Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision of students

Enhanced Abilities:    

• Application of adult teaching/learning principles
• Use of nursing process and conceptual frameworks assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation
• Communication and collaboration skills with other health professionals
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Evaluation and promotions of student problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to critique student performance and provide meaningful feedback
• Prioritizing and meeting competing demands/requirements of varied settings
• Computer skills in word processing, email and internet access

Qualified applicants should specify the name of course(s)/term(s) for which they would like to be considered and submit a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and contact information for three references by applying online via the ‘Apply Now’ link. Please note that the application process allows for only four attachements, which may require you to merge documents. 

Dr. Catherine Laing, Associate Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary, PF2240
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB   T2N 1N4 

Application deadline: April 12, 2024. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Posting will close once all positions are filled.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy  committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected] ).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website . For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Nursing .

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups . Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca .
About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.