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Faculty of Nursing, Sessional Nursing Instructors - Winter 2027

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach undergraduate nursing clinical courses in the BScN program for the Winter 2027 term.

WINTER TERM: January 11 - April 13, 2027

Courses of Instruction and Anticipated Schedules

Term 4 - NRSG 352 Acute Care Nursing I

- Option 1: Clinical Tuesday/Wednesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Monday, 09:00-12:00
- Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Monday, 13:30-16:30

Term 6/7 - NRSG 550 Acute Care

- Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00
- Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00

Term 6/7 - NRSG 551 Mental Health

- Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00
- Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00

Term 6/7 - NRSG 552 Perinatal

- Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30
- Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30

Term 6/7 - NRSG 553 Pediatrics

- Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30
- Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30

Term 7 - NRSG 554 Acute Care - Lab: Pediatrics (first 6 weeks) / Perinatal (second 6 weeks); applicants must be qualified in both areas

- Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30
- Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30

Please note: Schedules are anticipated and may be subject to change. Teaching Schedules and Clinical Placements

Practice education takes place both on and off campus. Clinical placements are located throughout Calgary and surrounding areas. Clinical teaching includes rotating day and evening shifts. Clinical placement preferences are welcomed; however, specific clinical placement locations cannot be guaranteed and are dependent on placement availability.

Teaching Responsibilities

- Facilitate low- to high-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Simulation Learning Centre, where applicable
- Work effectively with small groups of students on campus or in off-campus clinical settings
- 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 varied teaching strategies and working collaboratively with colleagues
- Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and evidence-informed practice

Qualifications Candidates must hold active registration in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Candidates with BN/BScN preparation or higher will be considered.



Applicants must have current practice experience relevant to the course(s) or specialty area(s) for which they are applying. Preferred qualifications and experience include:

- Experience in clinical teaching, preceptorship, mentorship, and/or supervision of nursing students
- Knowledge and application of adult teaching and learning principles
- Ability to evaluate student performance, foster critical thinking, and provide meaningful feedback
- Robust communication, collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills

Application Process Applicants should identify in their application the course(s) for which they are qualified and interested, along with the schedule option(s) they are available to teach. Please submit the following through the Apply Now link:

- Letter of interest
- Current CV
- Names and email addresses for three references

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the available positions are filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. While we accept all applications for this vacancy, we may have candidates with the right of first refusal as per Article 23.12.1 of the University of Calgary Faculty Association Collective Agreement. Remuneration is calculated according to Schedule B of the Collective Agreement. Please refer to the TUCFA Collective Agreement for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

Employees of the University of Calgary are required to be based in Alberta, regardless of the modality of the course they are hired to teach. Please refer to the University's Requirements on Employment Outside of Alberta for additional information.

We thank you for your application. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women,



Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Nursing, click here.

About The University Of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city.

Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

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