Job Title
Credit Contract Appointment, Various Midwifery Clinical Courses
Job Type
Hourly
Union
MRFA
Salary Grade
Position End Date (if applicable)
4/20/2026
Location
MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)
About This Position
About the Faculty of Health, Community and Education
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
The Faculty has a strategic plan which guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things. Our strategic plan is available online at: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityEducation/hce-strategic-plan.htm
For more information on the Faculty of Health, Community and Education please visit our webpage at:
http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityEducation/index.htm
About The Role
The Bachelor of Midwifery Program is seeking a qualified sessional clinical instructor(s) to teach the following course(s). Ideally, a single sessional clinical instructor will cover all listed courses. However, we are open to working with the successful candidate to accommodate preferences, including part-time appointments or multiple instructors if needed.
Name of Course: MDWF 3175 - Midwifery Care: Maternal and Newborn Pathology - Clinical
Dates: May 5 - August 5, 2025
Approximately 12 students (96 Student Instructional Contact Hours)
Course Description: This course is a placement under the supervision of a registered midwife. The student continues to provide care to an identified caseload of clients, including those who experience complications. Identified activities may be carried out with indirect supervision. The student will participate in complex and urgent care situations as possible. Students will have assigned clinical hours and on-call responsibilities.
Name of Course: MDWF 4100 - Midwifery Care: Midwifery Clerkship I - Clinical
Dates: September 2 - December 9, 2025
Approximately 12 students (96 Student Instructional Contact Hours)
This course is a placement in which the supervision of a registered midwife is increasingly indirect as the student consolidates knowledge and skills. The student assumes nearly complete responsibility for all aspects of care for a caseload of clients. Students will have assigned clinical hours and on-call responsibilities.
Name of Course: MDWF 4150 - Midwifery Care: Clerkship II - Clinical
Dates: January 6, 2026 to April 13, 2026
Approximately 12 students (96 Student Instructional Contact Hours)
This is a continuation of Midwifery Clerkship I in which the student continues to care for an identified caseload. At its completion, the student will meet all the midwifery competencies for entry to practice. Students will have assigned clinical hours and on-call responsibilities.
Name of Course: MDWF 3100 - Midwifery Care: Interprofessional Health Placements - Clinical
Dates: January 6, 2026 to April 13, 2026
Approximately 13 students (104 Student Instructional Contact Hours)
This course includes workshops and interprofessional placements in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other professional perinatal organizations.
Responsibilities
- Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and course Brightspace Learning Management System (D2L)site;
- Assessments: Facilitate clinical skills testing, which requires one full day of presence at the Health Simulation Lab in the MRU Calgary Campus, grade weekly reflective journals, and participate in preclinical, midterm, and final meetings with students and preceptors, which mainly can be completed online.
- Administration: manage course documents (i.e., student clinical evaluations, contracts, etc.) through the Intern Placement Tracking (IPT) platform, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.
Qualifications For Midwifery Clinical Courses
- BMid contract faculty, also referred to as sessional instructors, must meet the following criteria:
- An associate, bachelor, or master or doctoral degree in midwifery
- Five years of current full-time midwifery experience
- Active registration with the College of Midwives of Alberta or another Canadian midwifery regulatory body
- May have inactive midwifery registration for a period up to two years if recently on leave (i.e., parental leave or retirement) from full-time active midwifery practice
- Experience in clinical midwifery education (e.g., clinical instructor, preceptor, etc.) is preferred.
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
Note: MFRA 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 erecruiter@mtroyal.ca 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 programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.
Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.
Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.
What We Offer
Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.
Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.
Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.
