Assistant Professor, Midwifery Jobs in Calgary, AB
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About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty of Health Community and Education
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education comprises the School of Nursing and Midwifery and three departments, Health and Physical Education, Education, and Child Studies and Social Work and offers a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Mount Royal University's Faculty of Health, Community and Education programs prepare you for challenging and rewarding work in rapidly growing sectors. Join others in contributing to healthy, supportive communities and making a difference — A paat tsi kani takiiks (those that create sparks). To learn more about the Faculty of Health, Community and Education, refer to our 2024 strategic plan, Ani to pisi (spiderweb).
The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers the following programs: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, and post-basic programs, including Bridge to Canadian Nursing and Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing Certificate.
About the Role
The School of Nursing and Midwifery invites applications for a limited-term Assistant Professor position starting August 15, 2026, and ending on August 14, 2027.
New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. The successful candidate will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS). There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.
Qualifications
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Priority will be given to candidates with experience in midwifery education.
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The successful applicant must be qualified to teach all levels of midwifery courses and participate in course and program revisions and development. Instructor qualifications in Fetal Health Surveillance, Neonatal Resuscitation, and midwifery Emergency Skills are preferred. Active engagement as a registered midwife in Alberta or another Canadian jurisdiction is expected.
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A PhD in Midwifery or related field is preferred; a Master’s degree is required.
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The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of current Midwifery experience. The successful candidate must be eligible for and maintain registration with the College of Midwives of Alberta or another midwifery regulatory body in Canada.
Closing Date: The posting will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete dossier should be submitted, including curriculum vitae, a list of three (3) references, evidence of teaching excellence, and, if the teaching/ scholarship/ service (TSS) pattern is desirable, evidence of intent to pursue a research program. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 9999, CV.pdf).
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About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
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