Sessional Instructors, Faculty of Nursing

Faculty of Nursing, Sessional Nursing Instructors - Winter 2027

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Nursing is seeking Sessional Nursing Instructors to teach undergraduate nursing clinical courses in the BScN program for the Winter 2027 term.

WINTER TERM: January 11 - April 13, 2027

Courses of Instruction and Anticipated Schedules

Term 4 - NRSG 352 Acute Care Nursing I

• Option 1: Clinical Tuesday/Wednesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Monday, 09:00-12:00
• Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Monday, 13:30-16:30

Term 6/7 - NRSG 550 Acute Care

• Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00
• Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00

Term 6/7 - NRSG 551 Mental Health

• Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00
• Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 09:00-12:00

Term 6/7 - NRSG 552 Perinatal

• Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30
• Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30

Term 6/7 - NRSG 553 Pediatrics

• Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30
• Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30

Term 7 - NRSG 554 Acute Care

Lab: Pediatrics (first 6 weeks) / Perinatal (second 6 weeks); applicants must be qualified in both areas

• Option 1: Clinical Monday/Tuesday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30
• Option 2: Clinical Thursday/Friday (8-hour clinical shifts) with Lab Wednesday, 13:30-16:30

Please note:

Schedules are anticipated and may be subject to change.

Teaching Schedules and Clinical Placements

Practice education takes place both on and off campus. Clinical placements are located throughout Calgary and surrounding areas. Clinical teaching includes rotating day and evening shifts. Clinical placement preferences are welcomed; however, specific clinical placement locations cannot be guaranteed and are dependent on placement availability.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Facilitate low- to high-fidelity simulation activities within the Clinical Simulation Learning Centre, where applicable
• Work effectively with small groups of students on campus or in off-campus clinical settings
• Participate in team meetings related to the practice course and faculty governance
• Participate in student assessment and evaluations on and off campus
• Seek excellence in teaching by applying varied teaching strategies and working collaboratively with colleagues
• Encourage and foster an environment of inquiry and evidence-informed practice

Qualifications

Candidates must hold active registration in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Candidates with BN/BScN preparation or higher will be considered. Applicants must have current practice experience relevant to the course(s) or specialty area(s) for which they are applying.

Preferred qualifications and experience include:

• Experience in clinical teaching, preceptorship, mentorship, and/or supervision of nursing students
• Knowledge and application of adult teaching and learning principles
• Ability to evaluate student performance, foster critical thinking, and provide meaningful feedback
• Strong communication, collaboration, teamwork, and leadership skills

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Remuneration is calculated according to Schedule B of the Collective Agreement. Please refer to the TUCFA Collective Agreement for further information regarding conditions of employment and remuneration.

Employees of the University of Calgary are required to be based in Alberta, regardless of the modality of the course they are hired to teach. Please refer to the University's Requirements on Employment Outside of Alberta for additional information.

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