Description

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals.  Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

About the Faculty of Health, Community and Education

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience.  The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. 

The Faculty has a strategic plan which guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things. Our strategic plan is available online at: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityEducation/hce-strategic-plan.htm

For more information on the Faculty of Health, Community and Education please visit our webpage at:

http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/HealthCommunityEducation/index.htm 

About the Role

The successful applicant must at minimum be qualified to teach all introductory-level nursing courses and be prepared to actively participate in program and curriculum development. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in adult health acute care (medical/surgical) and/or recognized simulation credentials and experience with simulation education.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. The successful candidate will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS). There is an option to change work patterns after tenure. 

Requirements

The successful candidate(s) will have:

• A minimum of Master’s degree in nursing with PhD degree or PhD near completion preferred
• A minimum of three years’ experience in their declared area of expertise
• Registered or eligible for registration with CRNA
• Immunizations for the practice area (including Alberta Health Services) are required  

In addition, any of the following would be considered an asset:

• Experience in course development, instructional design and online courses
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA)
• Experience in teaching pathophysiology and adult health
• Medical/surgical acute care clinical experience (minimum 5 years)
• Experience with simulation as a teaching strategy
• Experience developing and supporting simulation educational strategies

Key faculty responsibilities include:

• Collaborating effectively with full-time and contract faculty members on curriculum development and program refinement
• Remaining current in areas of teaching responsibility and maintaining awareness of emerging trends in evidence-informed practice.
• Contributing to the program, School, Faculty, university, and broader nursing community through various levels of service-related activities

Closing Date:  March 5, 2026

A complete dossier should be submitted including curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references, and evidence of teaching excellence. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.