Job Title

Credit-Free Instructor, Midwifery Clinical Integration Practicum

Job Type

Contract

Union

Other

Salary Grade

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About the Role The Faculty is seeking midwifery professionals interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program. The MRU Continuing Education Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program is designed for internationally educated midwives who require structured orientation, skills assessment, theory review, lab-based practice, and supervised clinical experience in the Alberta and Canadian midwifery context.

The program supports participants in strengthening their readiness for safe, ethical, culturally responsive, evidence-informed midwifery practice in Alberta. The program includes a pre-program OSCE assessment, followed by online, lab and practical course work.

We are seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course(s):

XMDW 10003 Midwifery Clinical Integration Practicum

- May 31 - August 22, 2027
- 300 hrs

The Clinical Instructor will lead a supervised clinical practicum in which learners apply knowledge and skills in Alberta midwifery practice settings. Clinical experiences may include community clinics, hospitals, homes, and birth centres. Learners will work under the supervision of approved registered midwife preceptors.

The Clinical

Instructor will support learners and preceptors in establishing learning plans, setting expectations, monitoring progress, and achieving learning goals throughout the practicum.

Responsibilities include facilitating virtual preclinical, midterm, and final meetings, facilitating Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), and reviewing and grading weekly student reflective.

Responsibilities

- Delivery of the approved course and content
- Grading student learner assessments and assignments
- Submitting student grades




- Timely student communication, feedback, and support (e.g., course announcements via LMS, meeting with students as required)
- Facilitating scheduled online class meetings as required
- Being available for grade reviews/appeals if/as required
- Communicating with the programming team throughout the duration of the course as required
- Compliance with MRU and CE policies and confidentiality standards
- Communicate with stakeholders including community clinics, hospitals, etc.
- Monitor student clinical activity

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred
- Applicants must have registration with a professional body and meet the active practice requirement by either: having actively practiced midwifery for at least 5 of the past 10 years while registered with a midwifery regulatory organization; or having completed a midwifery education program within the last 5 years.
- Effective facilitation/instructional skills in adult learning environments.
- Proficiency with the D2L learning management system or equivalent is an asset. .
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (including Google Meet).
- Understanding of the principles of adult education.
- Professionalism (including excellent communication skills).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Continuous learning mindset.
- Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation is an asset.
- Awareness and understanding of the potential challenges for international learners/ global migration/ equity & social justice.

Closing Date: November 4,



2026 A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, 4321, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).

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.

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If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full time and 4,030 part-time learners.

MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees.

Mount

Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

📌 Credit-Free Instructor, Midwifery Clinical Integration Practicum (Calgary)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Calgary