Academic Opportunities in Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada MacEwan University Full time

Overview

MacEwan University's School of Continuing Education offers diverse post-degree and diploma programs and courses to support healthcare providers in meeting their professional goals. Our education opportunities inspire students through a powerful combination of academic excellence, practical application, and personal learning experiences.

Teaching Opportunities

We invite applications for sessional positions to teach with the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care post-diploma certificate programs. These programs challenge students to apply compassion, dedication, leadership, and expert knowledge when working with clients in these specialized areas.

Course Topics

  • Dementia care
  • Older adult health
  • Pain assessment and management
  • Palliative symptoms
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Ethics

Courses are scheduled to run on campus once or twice per week and follow the MacEwan University Academic Calendar. We seek candidates with recent clinical and/or teaching experience in the specialized nursing areas listed above.

What We Offer

Estimated salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting their teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae/resume, and the names of three professional references.



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