Credit-Free Instructor, Canadian Midwifery Practice Foundations - (4109)
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Credit-Free Instructor, Canadian Midwifery Practice Foundations

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About this Position

About the Role
The Faculty is seeking 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 secure, 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 10001 Canadian Midwifery Practice Foundations

March 1 - April 16

Monday, Fridays

9 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

36 hours

This course introduces learners to the Canadian and Albertan midwifery context. Focus is placed on building foundational knowledge, professional expectations, regulation, ethics, documentation, communication, cultural safety and the Canadian model of midwifery care.Please visit our website for further program and course details.





Responsibilities

Delivery of the approved course and content

Grading student learner assessments and assignments

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

Qualifications

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.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Continuous learning mindset.





Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation is an asset.

Experience as an instructor/ teacher

Awareness and understanding of the potential challenges for international learners/ global migration/ equity & social justice

Closing Date: November 4, 2026

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 .

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📌 Credit-Free Instructor, Canadian Midwifery Practice Foundations (Alberta)
🏢 Mount Royal University
📍 Alberta