Assistant or Associate Professor; Teaching and Research), Faculty of Nursing

Description The Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, invites applications for

Description The Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, invites applications for 3 positions at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (with tenure). The appointments will ideally commence July 1, 2027, or at a mutually agreeable date. Candidates will be assessed against the qualifications and requirements for the advertised rank(s) for which they may qualify.
Candidates must have a PhD in nursing or a related discipline and must be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta. Applicants at the Assistant rank will be early career academics who are establishing research programs, have previous professional and teaching experience, an emerging publication record, and promising capability in undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and graduate supervision.

Applicants at the Associate rank will be mid-career nursing academics with a well-established track record of competitive research funding with demonstrated impact in their area of focus, demonstrated excellence in teaching within undergraduate and graduate programs, supervision of graduate students, evidence of established academic partnerships in professional and other communities, and engagement with colleagues in support and development of priority faculty initiatives.

The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary aims to be world leaders in women's health. Candidates at either rank must have a demonstrated focus on women's health within their particular area of specialization. Particular areas of interest for the faculty under the women's health umbrella include:

• Menstrual and sexual health
• Menopause and healthy ageing
• Women's heart health
• Mis/dis information
• Chronic pain
• Mental health and reproductive transitions
• Indigenous women's health
• Black and racialized women's health
• Innovation in women's health

Position Responsibilities The successful candidate(s) will establish or continue active programs of research, teach and mentor learners in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, supervise graduate students, and contribute to academic service within the Faculty, University, profession, and broader community. Responsibilities will include developing and sustaining programs of research; disseminating scholarship through peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly outputs; classroom, clinical, and/or graduate-level teaching;

student assessment, feedback, and mentorship; graduate supervision; curriculum and program contributions; and participation in Faculty and University service. The successful candidate(s) will foster respectful, inclusive learning and research environments and contribute to the Faculty's strategic focus on women's health through research, teaching, graduate supervision, and service. Further details about Teaching and Research Professoriate ranks can be found at  (July 1, 2025 GFC Academic Staff Criteria and Processes Handbook).

A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three referees;
• Statement outlining your program of research, particularly as it pertains to women's health;
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier;
• Brief description of present and aspiring contributions to the field; and
• Reprints of two (2) representative academic publications.

Dr. Catherine Laing
Professor and Dean
Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary

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…