Limited Term Assistant Professor (Teaching), Rural and Remote Nursing Program

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Position Description

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary is seeking applications for Limited Term Assistant Professor (Teaching) within the Rural and Remote Nursing Program. 

The position include providing support and coordination for the rural and remote practice educators within the Undergraduate Program in clinical agency settings, on-campus labs, and simulation labs. We are seeking applicants with nursing practice experience in rural acute care and community settings. This full-time contract is for 3 years in duration.  Limited Term Assistant Professor (Teaching) are provided with exceptional orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. 

The successful applicant must at minimum be qualified to teach all introductory-level nursing courses and be prepared to actively participate in program and curriculum development, particularly related to the rural and remote nursing program. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in rural/remote nursing education and online teaching experience. 

Practice support and coordination takes place virtually.  

Responsibilities: 

• Create and maintain respectful and inclusive learning environments for clinical practice education
• Implement teaching and learning strategies that facilitate active learning, are appropriate to meet learner needs, and achieve desired learner outcomes aligned with curriculum
• Foster professionalization for learners by stimulating learners’ self-reflection, personal goal setting and socialization within the role of the nurse
• Facilitate low to high-fidelity simulation and experiential learning activities
• 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 a variety of teaching strategies and engaging effectively with colleagues for peer mentoring
• Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and valuing of evidence informed practice
• Engage and consult with managers and staff employed by agencies that provide clinical placement opportunities to build constructive academic-clinical partnerships

Qualifications:     

• Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.  A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) require evidence of successful undergraduate teaching abilities. The duties of an Assistant Professor (Teaching) will normally include, but not go beyond the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content in the discipline.
• Applied Experience:
• Current practice experience related to rural focus
• Broad experience across a variety of acute and community care areas
• Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision of faculty

Enhanced Abilities:   

• Application of adult teaching/learning principles
• Use of nursing process and conceptual frameworks for assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation
• Communication and collaboration skills with other health professionals
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Prioritizing and meeting competing demands/requirements of varied settings
• Computer skills in word processing, email and internet access

Please submit your application online via the ‘Apply Now’ link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. The four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching and scholarly interests
• Indication of Full or Part time application
• Rank being applied for
• Names and contact information for three referees

Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, but will be accepted until December 08, 2022

We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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.