Academic Coordinator, Nursing and Health Studies

Guided by Like No Other, Athabasca University’s (AU) strategic plan, AU’s approach to accessible yet transformative education and research is truly distinctive. Our academic mission is to remove barriers to post‑secondary education for learners, regardless of their age, location, career, or educational background.

Based in the beautiful region of Athabasca, Alberta, AU is one of four Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (CARUs) in the province. We are a public, board‑governed, open, and online university serving more than 35,000 students across Alberta, Canada, and around the world.

AU seeks to be an agile and inclusive workplace in which all team members can grow, make their highest contribution, and each make a difference to our academic vision and mission.

Led by President Dr. Alex Clark, AU is embarking on an exciting new chapter. Drawing from five decades of growth in distance and online education, we aim to grow our position as Canada’s foremost innovator in flexible, online and accessible learning. With an inclusive Senior Leadership Team dedicated to empowering every team member to contribute, learn and thrive, AU stands poised for an exciting and ambitious next stage of development.

Athabasca University’s Faculty of Health Disciplines is currently recruiting for (2) Academic Coordinator, Nursing and Health Studies positions:

One is full‑time permanent located in Edmonton or the surrounding metropolitan area.

One is full‑time term located in Calgary or the surrounding metropolitan area.

Faculty of Health Disciplines:

The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people’s lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners. FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to two Canada Research Chairs in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health as well as in Resurgent Methodologies for Indigenous Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health‑related areas. Faculty members’ research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

We encourage you to visit the faculty website https://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/ to learn more.

The Position:

Reporting through the Program Director, Undergraduate Programs, to the Dean, the Academic Coordinator has 2 key areas of responsibility. They include:

Service to the Community: Participation in the life of Athabasca University and the community of which it is a part.

Teaching and Learning: The faculty member will be responsible for developing, teaching and evaluating undergraduate courses in the BN Program. Clinical teaching is one, four‑week medical‑surgical rotation each term.

Please Note: For your application to be considered, please provide specific and detailed examples of your medical‑surgical clinical experience in your submission.

Qualifications:

- Completed Master’s in Nursing (MN or MScN, near completion may be considered in some cases)

- Active registration with CRNA as a Registered Nurse in Alberta

- Must have several years of medical‑surgical nursing clinical experience, including experience within the last year

- Must relay the details of relevant medical‑surgical experience in your application submission

- Must be available to teach one in‑person, four consecutive weeks, full‑time (Mon‑Fri) clinical rotation on a medical‑surgical unit per term

The ideal candidate is committed to growing their skills, learning, and contributing across teaching and service. They are innovative and reflective educators and will have current clinical teaching experience in medical/surgical nursing. Experience in an online learning environment is an asset. Demonstrated experience or potential to both lead and work respectfully and effectively as part of larger teams is essential. Openness and dedication to developing their skills and potential beyond areas of past or ongoing strength or success will be expected and fostered.

As a values‑driven scholar, they will act with curiosity and creativity seeking opportunities for personal and organizational growth. The candidate will understand their personal strengths and when experiencing personal challenges, failures, and reflection will lean into these areas for further learning and growth.

The candidate of choice will respect and thrive in a collegial and interdisciplinary culture. They will work towards inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement, having the ability and desire to adapt and respond to shifting and unexpected change.

The full job description can be viewed at: Academic Coordinator.

Work Location:

The successful candidate for the permanent role must reside in Edmonton or the surrounding metropolitan area.

The successful candidate for the term role must reside in Calgary or the surrounding metropolitan area.

Contact:

For further information regarding this position, please contact Dawn Mercer Riselli, Program Director, Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Faculty of Health Disciplines at driselli@athabascau.ca.

What AU Offers:

- Defined Benefits Pension Plan

- Alberta Health Care

- Extended Health Care

- Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

- Disability Coverage

- Vacation

- Office Closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day

- Discretionary Benefit Fund

- AU Course Allowance

- A variety of leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)

- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. All educational credentials must be recognized in Canada.

E‑Transcripts shared directly from your Post‑Secondary Institution via email are acceptable. WES https://www.wes.org/ca/ may be used to verify international educational credentials. Processing time for verification of international qualifications may take up to one month; please plan accordingly.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.

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