Assistant or Associate Professor (Teaching and Research), Faculty of Nursing

Job ID: 32922
Location: Main Campus
Updated September 25, 2024

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Description
The Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant (tenure track) or Associate (with tenure) Professor (Teaching and Research). The appointment will ideally commence July 1st, 2025, or at a mutually agreeable date.

Candidates must have a PhD in nursing or a related discipline and be eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

Applicants at the Assistant rank will be early career academics who are establishing research programs, have previous professional and teaching experience in one of the Faculty’s three strategic research priority areas, an emerging publication record, and promising capability in undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and graduate supervision.

Applicants at the Associate rank will be mid-career nursing academics with a well-established track record of competitive research funding with demonstrated impact in their area of focus, demonstrated excellence in teaching within undergraduate and graduate programs, supervision of graduate students, evidence of established academic partnerships in professional and other communities, and engagement with colleagues in support and development of priority faculty initiatives.

Further details about Teaching and Research Professoriate ranks can be found at: https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/sites/default/files/teams/239/gfc-academic-staff-criteria-and-processes-handbook-2024-final.pdf (May 2024 GFC Academic Staff Criteria and Processes Handbook)

A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three referees;
• Statement outlining your program of research;
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier;
• Brief description of present and aspiring contributions to the field; and
• Reprints of two (2) representative academic publications.

Information about the Faculty of Nursing can be found at our website: http://nursing.ucalgary.ca/.

Interested individuals should apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on the UCalgary careers website: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/14970243-assistant-or-associate-professor-teaching-and-research-faculty-of-nursing

Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Catherine Laing, Interim Dean
Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary

Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 30, 2024, however positions will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) is found.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Nursing, click here.

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

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