Assistant Professor, Nursing - Limited-Term

Assistant Professor, Nursing - 1 year Limited-Term - (3599)

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Job Title

Assistant Professor, Nursing - 1 year Limited-Term

Job Type

Limited Term

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

Position End Date (if applicable)

8/14/2027

Location

About this Position

The School of Nursing & Midwifery at Mount Royal University invites applications for two 12 month limited term positions, which will commence on August 15, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education comprises the School of Nursing and Midwifery and three departments, Health and Physical Education, Education, and Child Studies and Social Work and offers a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Mount Royal University's Faculty of Health, Community and Education programs prepare you for challenging and rewarding work in rapidly growing sectors. Join others in contributing to healthy, supportive communities and making a difference — A paat tsi kani takiiks (those that create sparks).

To learn more about the Faculty of Health, Community and Education, refer to our 2024 strategic plan, Ani to pisi (spiderweb) .

The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers the following programs:
Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, and post-basic programs, including Bridge to Canadian Nursing and Advanced Studies in Critical Care Nursing Certificate.

The successful applicants must, at minimum, be qualified to teach all introductory-level nursing courses and be prepared to actively participate in program and curriculum development. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in adult health acute care (medical/surgical) and/or recognized simulation credentials and experience with simulation education.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. The successful candidates will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS).

There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.

For further information about the position, contact Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy, Chair, School of Nursing and Midwifery at

The successful candidate(s) will have:

• A minimum of Master’s degree in nursing with PhD degree or PhD near completion preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience in their declared area of expertise
• Registered or eligible for registration with CRNA
• Immunizations for the practice area (including Alberta Health Services) are required

In addition, any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Experience in curriculum redesign
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA)
• Experience in teaching pathophysiology and adult health
• Medical/surgical acute care teaching experience
• Medical/surgical acute care clinical experience (minimum 5 years)
• Experience with simulation as a teaching strategy
• Experience developing and supporting simulation educational strategies

• Collaborating effectively with full-time and contract faculty members on curriculum development and program refinement
• Remaining current in areas of teaching responsibility and maintaining awareness of emerging trends in evidence-informed practice.
• Contributing to the program, School, Faculty, university, and broader nursing community through various levels of service-related activities

Closing Date: March 19, 2026

A complete dossier should be submitted including curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references, and evidence of teaching excellence. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

Note:

Faculty positions are not part of the hybrid work program.

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. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available.

Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify  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…