This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement before considering external candidates for positions with a term 8 months or longer. Please login to verify your internal candidate status.
This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff Agreement.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
Pour consulter cette offre d'emploi en français, veuillez vous référer à ce document.
The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta is seeking a full-time Career Status Teaching Professor to support its French/English bilingual undergraduate program. Fluency in both French and English is required. This is a critical role in supporting the success and continuity of bilingual nursing education within the Faculty.
We welcome applications from dynamic educators who are passionate about learner-centered, innovative teaching in a bilingual context. If you are fluent in French but not yet fully confident teaching in French, we still encourage you to apply. The Faculty, in partnership with Campus Saint-Jean, will provide tailored professional development and support to help you build instructional confidence in French.
While applicants from all areas of nursing education are welcome, experience in areas such as acute care, maternal-child health, community health, or mental health may be beneficial.
The Faculty of Nursing is also committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and particularly welcomes applications from Indigenous scholars.
This is an Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) position with a full-time (1.0 FTE) career status appointment. The workload is 80% teaching and 20% service. The teaching load includes up to 8 courses annually, depending on course credit weighting.
Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor) will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Faculty of Nursing is ranked #1 in Western Canada and #7 globally (QS World Rankings). It offers five CASN-accredited undergraduate programs and multiple graduate programs, including a PhD in Nursing. With over 1,700 students and strong partnerships across Alberta, the faculty leads innovative, high-impact research to meet the health needs of diverse communities and address global health challenges.
As a Teaching Professor, your responsibilities will include:
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Teaching and Course Delivery
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Actively contribute to assigned teaching teams, including attending team meetings and participating in collaborative planning.
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Deliver course content in ways that meet stated learning outcomes and ensure consistency across course sections.
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Develop, revise, and share learning activities, assignments, and assessment tools (e.g., exams, rubrics, clinical evaluations).
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Engage in ongoing and end-of-semester course evaluations, including contributing to course reports and improvement planning.
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Provide mentorship to colleagues within the teaching team, including through peer coaching, classroom observation, and feedback exchange.
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Curriculum Alignment and Assessment
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Ensure that course content, activities, and assessments align with learning outcomes and curricular frameworks.
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Support the continuity and progression of key curricular concepts across courses and program levels.
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Student Support and Engagement
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Serve as the first point of contact for students in your courses, providing timely academic guidance and support.
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Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
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Use learner-centered teaching practices and build strong educational relationships with students.
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Connect students to faculty, staff, and University supports as needed.
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Professional and Scholarly Engagement
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Participate in curriculum renewal and continuous quality improvement efforts within the Faculty.
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Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain teaching effectiveness and stay current in nursing practice and pedagogy.
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Service and Leadership
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Contribute to Faculty and University governance through committee work and leadership roles.
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Support the broader academic and professional community by mentoring students, reviewing scholarly works, and participating in professional organizations.
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Provide supervision or mentorship for undergraduate and master’s student work (e.g., capstone projects, preceptorship, or co-supervision of visiting scholars).
Minimum
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Fluency in both French and English.
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A Master’s degree (a Master’s in Nursing is preferred); a PhD is an asset.
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Active and ongoing registration in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA).
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Demonstrated scholarship in post-secondary teaching and learning.
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Ability to support students in a bilingual learning environment.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to learner-centered education.
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Comfort with educational technologies and adaptable teaching strategies.
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Immunization status that meets the requirements of the University and affiliated clinical settings.
Preferred
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Confidence or experience teaching in French (or a willingness to engage in professional development to build this skill).
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Clinical experience in areas such as acute care, maternal-child health, community health, or mental health.
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Experience in curriculum development or course design.
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Familiarity with equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles in academic or clinical settings.
Additional Desired Attributes:
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Ability to collaborate and engage in shared decision-making within a team environment.
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Committed to creating safe and supportive learning and working environments.
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Demonstrates accountability to the teaching team and responsibility for carrying out assigned or agreed-upon duties.
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Takes a solution-focused and strengths-based approach to teaching and teamwork.
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Effective use of, and adaptability to, educational and clinical practice technologies.
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Commitment to learner-centered, innovative teaching practices and continuous quality improvement.
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Maintains professional competence in line with current nursing standards (e.g., CARNA RN competency standards).
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Maintains professional competence in education, teaching, and learning practices.
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Knowledge of the Faculty’s access, community, and belonging (ACB) initiatives.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Université de l'Alberta s'engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
