Faculty of Nursing, Assistant Professor; Teaching

Assistant Professor (Teaching):
Limited Term

The Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, invites applications for the role of Assistant Professor (Teaching). The position is designed to serve as an academic mentor and Indigenous academic coach for both rural and urban Indigenous students. This two‑year limited term will ideally commence March 1, 2026 and end February 29, 2028.

• Acts as an educator, facilitator, mentor, and academic guide to Indigenous students in the Faculty of Nursing.
• Provides individualized coaching and mentoring to support Indigenous students’ academic success and retention.
• Collaborates with course instructors to develop tutorials and support services tailored to Indigenous students.
• Builds positive relationships with Indigenous students, Indigenous communities, and course staff.
• Contributes to the Faculty’s Indigenous education activities, including Indigenous Strategy implementation.

• Master's degree in nursing or a related discipline and eligibility for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
• Early career academic experience with evidence or promise of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching dossier).
• Experience coaching and mentoring Indigenous students in clinical and academic contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with Indigenous students and Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with course instructors to develop course and term‑specific tutorials to foster student success.
• Demonstrated evidence of relationship building to foster student engagement, and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Experience with a variety of teaching modalities including classroom, clinical, and simulation.
• Commitment to Indigenous education and culturally competent teaching.
• Engagement in research and scholarship that informs pedagogy and curriculum design.

Interested individuals should apply online via the “Apply Now” link. Your application should be addressed to:

Dr. Michelle Scott Paul, Associate Dean Indigenous Education
Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary

Your application should be submitted as a single PDF and include the following:

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and scholarly interests, particularly how they relate to Indigenous nursing education.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by January 21, 2026; however, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. At the time of your application please answer:
Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

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.

To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments () and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ().

Further details about Teaching Professoriate ranks can be found at:  (July 1, 2025 GFC Academic Staff Criteria and Processes Handbook).

Information about the Faculty of Nursing can be found at our website:

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website.