Sessional Nursing Instructors, Faculty of Nursing
The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing has multiple openings for Sessional Nursing
Instructors to teach undergraduate level courses for Fall/Winter 2015-2016 and Spring/Summer
2016 semesters as follows:
TERM 5 – NURS 489 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices): September – December, 2015
TERM 7 – NURS 589 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices: Older Adult, Child/Youth,
Oncology, Mental Health): September – December, 2015
TERM 6 – NURS 499 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices): January – April, 2016
TERM 7 – NURS 589 (Integrating Nursing Roles and Practices: Oncology): May-August, 2016
The successful applicants are required to be available during that entire period(s). Sessional
Instructors are provided with exceptional orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional
development.
We are seeking applicants with nursing practice in the acute care setting, particularly those with
previous nursing education practice experience. Practice education takes place both on and off
campus. Scheduling varies and may include a combination of days and evening shifts, Monday
through Friday.
Teaching Responsibilities:
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Facilitate low to high-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Simulation
Learning Centre
Work effectively with small groups of students on-campus or in off campus settings in
the community or acute care
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 various teaching strategies and working with
colleagues
Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and valuing of evidence informed
practice
Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Registered
Nurses of Alberta. A Masters degree is normally required and preferred, although candidates
with BN/BScN preparation will be considered.
Applied Experience:
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Current practice experience related to semester focus
Broad experience across a variety of areas
Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision of students
Enhanced Abilities:
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Application of adult teaching/learning principles
Use of nursing process and conceptual frameworks assessment, planning, intervention,
evaluation
Communication and collaboration skills with other health professionals
Teamwork and leadership skills
Evaluation and promotions of student problem solving and critical thinking
Ability to critique student performance and provide meaningful feedback
Prioritizing and meeting competing demands/requirements of varied settings
Computer skills in word processing, email and internet access
Qualified applicants should specify the name of course(s) they would like to be considered for
and submit a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and contact information of
three references electronically to nursing.recruitment@ucalgary.ca :
Dr. Graham McCaffrey, Associate Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary, PF2277
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
This competition will be closed on June 26, 2015. Consideration of applications will begin
immediately.
The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a
diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and
research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the
society it serves. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be
given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. In this connection, at the time of
your application, please answer the following questions: Are you legally entitled to work in
Canada (Yes/No) and are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most
enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top
five research universities by 2016, where innovative teaching and groundbreaking research go
hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. The strategy
is called Eyes High, inspired by our Gaelic motto, which translates to 'I will lift up my eyes'.
To succeed as one of Canada's top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied
through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds
in our classrooms and labs. We're increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who
want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual
hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone.
To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to
offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Nursing
visit Careers in the Faculty of Nursing.
About Calgary, Alberta
Named a cultural capital of Canada and one of the best places to live in the world, Calgary is a
city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from
the strongest economy in the nation 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.