Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Nursing
University of Alberta
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Nursing
Job Identification 3620
Posting Date 03/07/2026, 12:05 AM
Apply Before 4/9/2026
Job Schedule Full Time
Locations
Edmonton, AB, Canada
(On-site)
Category Type Medicine – Nursing
Position Type Faculty (Includes Asst. Professors, Associate Professors)
College/Administrative Portfolio College of Health Sciences
Faculty/Department Nursing
About the Team
The https://www.ualberta.ca/en/nursing/index.html is ranked #1 in Western Canada and #7 globally (QS World Rankings). It offers five CASN-accredited undergraduate programs and multiple graduate programs, including a PhD in Nursing. With over 1,700 students and strong partnerships across Alberta, the faculty leads innovative, high-impact research to meet the health needs of diverse communities and address global health challenges.
Description
Location – This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.
The Faculty of Nursing is seeking two outstanding scholars for tenure-track positions. Appointments may be made at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank, with a strategic preference for candidates at the Associate Professor level to support current rank distribution and anticipated senior retirements.
We are interested in doctoral-prepared faculty members who bring expertise in research, teaching, and academic citizenship. The Faculty is particularly interested in scholars whose research programs align with one or more of the following areas: Acute Care, Women’s Health, or advanced nursing practice in Neonatal health. Candidates who maintain Nurse Practitioner registration are especially welcome to apply.
We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
For more information on the Faculty of Nursing, please refer to our https://www.ualberta.ca/en/nursing/about/strategic-plan-and-faculty-reports.html (2025-2030), “Shaping Impact. Leading Change, “ and the https://www.ualberta.ca/en/nursing/media-library/careers/2025_nurs_tenure-track-position-ad.pdf.
Responsibilities
Academic Faculty members are scholars active in teaching, research, and service. Depending on rank and career stage, incumbents will be developing or sustaining programs of research, supervising graduate students, teaching in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, and contributing to Faculty, University and community service.
The typical workload for a Tenure Track Faculty Member is: Teaching (40%), Research (40%) and Service (20%).
Priorities in the Faculty of Nursing include excellence in student learning, strong research and mentorship environments, integration of teaching, research and practice, global and community engagement, and advancing Access, Community and Belonging in academic nursing.
Qualifications
As a qualified applicant, you hold a PhD, have an identified research focus, and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and academic citizenship.
Interested candidates must have:
• PhD in Nursing (or a related discipline).
• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a nurse with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
• An identified program of research and evidence of scholarly productivity
• Demonstrated potential for success in peer-reviewed grant funding.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and supervision of undergraduate honors students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Preferred qualifications and assets include:
• Postdoctoral training or equivalent advanced research experience
• Methodological expertise in implementation science, intervention development and evaluation
• Current registration or eligibility for registration with CRNA as a Nurse Practitioner is a strong preference
• Bilingual fluency (French/English)
In addition, we are seeking individuals who embody the values and qualities essential to our team culture:
• Emotional Intelligence: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build respectful and productive relationships with students, trainees, colleagues, and community or practice partners.
Adaptability: A thoughtful and flexible approach to evolving academic, research, and educational environments.
• Leadership and Initiative: The ability to mentor and support learners and junior colleagues and contribute constructively to academic and scholarly initiatives.
• Collaboration and Collegiality: A collegial and collaborative spirit that thrives in interdisciplinary and cross-sectional academic settings.
Application Instructions
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
• Cover Letter
• A letter outlining your interest in the position and alignment with the role, including a brief summary of your research program, teaching experience, and relevant academic and professional contributions.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Including research, teaching, supervision, clinical/practice details (if applicable), and service experience relevant to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
• Research Plan (maximum 3 pages)
• A statement describing your current research program and short- and long-term research goals. Please include:
• key areas of focus and anticipated impact
• funding strategy and partnership plans (where applicable)
• trainee supervision and mentorship approach
• plans for building and sustaining a productive and inclusive research environment
• how you will support equitable opportunities and career development for trainees and team members
• You may include up to three recent peer-reviewed publications most relevant to your research program.
• Teaching Dossier Teaching Philosophy (maximum 3 pages)
• A statement describing your approach to teaching and learning, including how you support learner engagement, inclusivity, and diverse learning needs across undergraduate and/or graduate education. Please address approaches such as active and experiential learning, supervision and mentorship, and preparation of learners for professional and scholarly practice.
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Examples may include teaching training, teaching assistantships, courses taught, guest lecturing, supervision experience, recent course evaluations (if available), and sample syllabi, learning activities, or instructional materials where appropriate.
• Name and contact information of three professional references
The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full, including a comprehensivehttps://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits-and-pension/benefits-overview/index.html
The terms and conditions of this appointment are governed by https://www.ualberta.ca/en/human-resources-health-safety-environment/media-library/my-employment/agreements/schedule-a-academic-faculty-members-2020-2024.pdf of the collective agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
About Us
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people – from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. https://www.ualberta.ca/en/careers.html.
This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/safeguarding-your-research/guidelines-and-tools-implement-research-security/sensitive-technology-research-and-affiliations-concern/named-research-organizations are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in https://science.gc.ca/site/science/en/safeguarding-your-research/guidelines-and-tools-implement-research-security/sensitive-technology-research-and-affiliations-concern/sensitive-technology-research-areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms – physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l’université à postuler.
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