Position Description

The Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching).

Applicants will be early to mid-career academics who have previous professional and teaching experiences in adult health and acute care nursing practice. Applicants will possess demonstrable leadership to directly and indirectly advance future curriculum and teaching and learning developments.

The successful appointee will also have experience in a variety of modalities including classroom, clinical and simulation.

Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the province of Alberta, and must have either a master's degree or a doctorate in nursing or other related discipline.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor (Teaching) rank will have previous recent teaching experience in nursing in academia or clinical practice.

The appointment will preferably commence on July 1 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Interested applicants will provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement outlining previous university teaching experience including contributions to the field of nursing education and contributions to the advancement of nursing education and innovations in teaching and learning. Information about programs and research in the Faculty of Nursing can be found at: https://nursing.ucalgary.ca/

Applications should be sent online via the 'Apply Now' link and be addressed to:

Dr. Catherine Laing, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary
PF2240 Professional Faculties Bldg.,
2500 University Drive N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

Review of the application will commence April 6, 2023, and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments (which may require you to merge documents).

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, 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 (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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

The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. 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.