Assistant Professor, Nursing, Tenure Track

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Job Title

Assistant Professor, Nursing, Tenure Track

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

About this Position

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience.

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments:
School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

For more information on the Faculty of Health, Community and Education please visit our webpage at:

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. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in adult health acute care (medical/surgical) and/or recognized simulation credentials and experience with simulation education.

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.

The successful candidate(s) will have:

• A minimum of Master’s degree in nursing with PhD degree or PhD near completion preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience in their declared area of expertise
• Registered or eligible for registration with CRNA
• Immunizations for the practice area (including Alberta Health Services) are required

In addition, any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Experience in course development, instructional design and online courses
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA)
• Experience in teaching pathophysiology and adult health
• Medical/surgical acute care clinical experience (minimum 5 years)
• Experience with simulation as a teaching strategy
• Experience developing and supporting simulation educational strategies

Key faculty responsibilities include:

• Collaborating effectively with full-time and contract faculty members on curriculum development and program refinement
• Remaining current in areas of teaching responsibility and maintaining awareness of emerging trends in evidence-informed practice.
• Contributing to the program, School, Faculty, university, and broader nursing community through various levels of service-related activities

For further information, contact Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, Chair, School of Nursing and Midwifery at

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

A complete dossier should be submitted including curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references, and evidence of teaching excellence. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

Note:

Faculty positions are not part of the hybrid work program.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available.

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