Description

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach undergraduate level courses for the Spring Term (May/June) as follows.

Successful applicants must be available for the full duration of the term. Clinical placements are citywide, and site preferences cannot be guaranteed. Teaching schedules vary and include daytime and evening shifts, Monday through Friday.

Applicants should specify which specialty they are applying for.

BN Term 7: NURS 589 Integrating Nurs Role & Practice V (8 weeks) 

• Perinatal (*Teaching assignments for this specialty are based on site-specific schedules and are subject to change)
  • *Clinical - Thursday/Friday (12 hrs, off campus, days) 
  • Lab - Tuesday 0900-1330 (on campus)

or

• • *Clinical - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (8 hrs, off campus, alternating days/evenings) 
  • Lab - Tuesday 0900-1330 (on campus)
    
• Oncology
  • Clinical - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday (8hrs, off campus, alternating days/evenings)
  • Lab - Tuesday 0900-1330 (on campus)
• Older Adult
  • Clinical - Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (8hrs, off campus, alternating days/evenings)
  • Lab - Friday 0900-1330 (on campus) 

We are seeking applicants, particularly those with previous nursing education practice experience. Practice education occurs at clinical sites, on campus, and occasionally through online delivery.

Sessional Instructors are provided with exceptional orientation, mentorship, and ongoing professional development. The amount of remuneration is calculated according to the Collective Agreement, Schedule B.  Please see the Faculty Association's website at http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/tucfa-ca for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

Requirements

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Work effectively with groups of students on-campus or in online settings 
• Participate in team meetings related to the practice course and faculty governance
• Participate in student assessment and evaluations 
• 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 of Registered Nurses of Alberta. A Master's degree is preferred, although candidates with BN/BScN preparation will be considered.

Applied Experience:

• 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:

• 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) for which they would like to be considered and submit a letter of interest along with a current CV and names and contact information for three references by applying online via the 'Apply Now' link. Consideration of applications will begin immediately.

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

Application Deadline: May 7, 2026

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 (oic@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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)

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.