Description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach an undergraduate BScN level clinical course within Drayton, for the Fall Semester 2025 and Winter Semester 2026 as follows:

FALL SEMESTER (September 2 - December 5, 2025):

• Term 3 - NRSG 351 (Health Promotion) September 3 - October 10, 2025

Schedule:

o Off-campus Thursday & Friday, On-site Lab Tuesday 1000-1300

• Term 3 - NRSG 350 (Care of the Aging Adult) October 22 - December 5, 2025

Schedule:

o Off-campus Thursday & Friday, On-site Lab Wednesday 0900-1200

WINTER SEMESTER (January 12 - April 13, 2026):

• Term 4 - NRSG 352 (Acute Care Nursing I)

Schedule:

o Off-campus Thursday & Friday, On-site Lab Monday 1300-1600

We are seeking applicants with nursing practice experience in rural long-term care, and community environments, particularly those with previous nursing education practice experience. Practice education takes place both on and off campus. Please indicate in the cover letter if you are available for the lab, clinical, or both. (Please note: mileage for instructor travel may be covered)

Successful applicants are required to be available during that entire period(s).

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 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 and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Candidates with BN/BScN preparation will be considered.

Applied Experience:

• Rural and Indigenous health practice experience related to semester focus
• Experience engaging respectfully with Indigenous Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers
• 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

Consideration of applications will begin immediately. 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.

Dr. Zahra Shajani, Interim Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Nursing

University of Calgary

2500 University Drive NW

Calgary, AB   T2N 1N4

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