Faculty of Nursing, Sessional Instructor BN Program - Term 5 (Fall 2025) & Term 6 (Winter 2026)
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Faculty of Nursing, Sessional Nursing Instructors
BN Program Term 5 (Fall 2025) & Term 6 (Winter 2026)
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach undergraduate level clinical courses for the Fall Semester 2025 and Winter Semester 2026 in the Bachelor of Nursing program as follows:
FALL SEMESTER (September 2 - December 5, 2025)
TERM 5 - NURS 489 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices III): Acute Care: Med/Surg, Mental Health or Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Option #1: Off-site clinical Tuesday & Wednesday and On-campus Lab Monday 0900-1200
- Option #2: Off-site clinical Thursday & Friday and On-campus Lab Monday 1330-1630
WINTER SEMESTER (January 12 - April 14, 2026)
TERM 6 - NURS 499 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices IV): Chronic Care: Med/Surg, Mental Health, Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Option #1: Off-site clinical Tuesday & Wednesday and On-campus Lab Friday 0900-1200
- Option #2: Off-site clinical Thursday & Friday and On-campus Lab Tuesday 0900-1200
We are seeking applicants with nursing practice in acute and chronic (medical/surgical) care 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. Successful applicants are required to be available for the entire duration of term. Orientation takes place the week prior to term.
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.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Facilitate low to high-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Simulation Learning Centre
- Work effectively with small groups of students on-campus or in off campus settings in acute and chronic care (medical/surgical) environments
- 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 and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Candidates with BN/BScN preparation and above will be considered.
Applied Experience:
- Current 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
Application Deadline: August 7, 2025
Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Qualified applicants should specify the name of course(s)/term(s), along with the schedule option that they are available for and submit a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and email contact information for three (3) references by applying online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.
Dr. Zahra Shajani, Associate Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary, PF2240
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
Faculty of Nursing, Sessional Instructor BN Program - Term 5 (Fall 2025) & Term 6 (Winter 2026)
Top Benefits
About the role
Description
Faculty of Nursing, Sessional Nursing Instructors
BN Program Term 5 (Fall 2025) & Term 6 (Winter 2026)
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach undergraduate level clinical courses for the Fall Semester 2025 and Winter Semester 2026 in the Bachelor of Nursing program as follows:
FALL SEMESTER (September 2 - December 5, 2025)
TERM 5 - NURS 489 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices III): Acute Care: Med/Surg, Mental Health or Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Option #1: Off-site clinical Tuesday & Wednesday and On-campus Lab Monday 0900-1200
- Option #2: Off-site clinical Thursday & Friday and On-campus Lab Monday 1330-1630
WINTER SEMESTER (January 12 - April 14, 2026)
TERM 6 - NURS 499 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices IV): Chronic Care: Med/Surg, Mental Health, Pediatrics
Schedule:
- Option #1: Off-site clinical Tuesday & Wednesday and On-campus Lab Friday 0900-1200
- Option #2: Off-site clinical Thursday & Friday and On-campus Lab Tuesday 0900-1200
We are seeking applicants with nursing practice in acute and chronic (medical/surgical) care 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. Successful applicants are required to be available for the entire duration of term. Orientation takes place the week prior to term.
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.
Teaching Responsibilities:
- Facilitate low to high-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Simulation Learning Centre
- Work effectively with small groups of students on-campus or in off campus settings in acute and chronic care (medical/surgical) environments
- 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 and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Candidates with BN/BScN preparation and above will be considered.
Applied Experience:
- Current 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
Application Deadline: August 7, 2025
Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Qualified applicants should specify the name of course(s)/term(s), along with the schedule option that they are available for and submit a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and email contact information for three (3) references by applying online via the 'Apply Now' link. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments, which may require you to merge documents.
Dr. Zahra Shajani, Associate Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary, PF2240
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’