Limited Term Assistant Professor (Teaching), Rural and Indigenous Nursing Route Liaison

University of Calgary

Applications are invited for a one-year, limited-term position in The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching). The appointment start date is January 1, 2025. The Rural and Indigenous Community Route Academic Liaison (RICR AL) is a coordinator, educator, facilitator, mentor, and a team player within the Faculty of Nursing. The RICR academic liaison is a connector between Nursing Instructors (NI) and Instructor of Record (IOR) and Nursing Practice Course Coordinator. The position works closely with the clinical placement team in identifying appropriate rural clinical placements, and the program evaluator in developing and responding to quality improvement assessments. RICR academic liaison fosters a collaborative environment and acts as a liaison between the academic faculty and the clinical staff to ensure seamless integration of the theoretical and practice learning in the Rural and Indigenous community sites. The position reports directly to the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

Coordinator
• In collaboration with the clinical placement office, identifies appropriate clinical placements for each site and term
• Works closely with NPCCs to align week to week on campus lab schedules for RICR groups; identifies required adaptations for RICR sites and creates lab guides to support any variations in the scheduling or content
• Consults with the NPCC and CSLC Academic Lead to integrate and coordinate virtually facilitated simulation within each term at RICR sites
• Maintains RICR D2L faculty page
• Works with NPCCs to organize and facilitate RICR NI and IOR meetings
• Connects with IORs to determine dates/times and resources are scheduled for exams requiring invigilation and any required student accommodations; connects with invigilators to ensure there is an invigilator
• Works closely with NPCCs to design and facilitate orientation for IORs and NIs
• Works closely with the faculty program evaluator to organize and respond to quality improvement evaluations
• Participates in curriculum review of parallel courses and in annual curriculum review days
• Ensures consistency in teaching processes across the program

Facilitator
• Facilitates positive and effective internal and external relationships
• Implements problem solving processes to address issues related to course delivery at the RICR sites
• Facilitate discussions with each term with respect to the needs of the RICR students, NIs and IORs
• Identifies and develops opportunities for increased connection between the RICR students and the UCalgary campus

Educator
• Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of the curriculum framework, the program and course learner outcomes as well as the class objectives across terms
• Models critical and reflective thinking
• Engages in scholarship using current literature to develop relevant and appropriate clinical placement experiences; participates in scholarly activities in areas of rural nursing education, and exhibits a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning and student development
• Maintains a working knowledge of Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAC) and Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) accreditation reporting requirements and College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) entry to practice competencies
• Works closely with the Associate Dean, Curriculum Development to ensure curricular alignment

Leadership and Mentorship
• Collaborates to ensure that learner outcomes of the are met
• Participates in curriculum review of parallel courses across the curriculum and in annual curriculum review days
• Promotes and provides peer review to support, coach, and mentor IORs and NIs
• Apprises NIs of relevant teaching/learning opportunities, policies and processes related to clinical course delivery
• Contributes to the learning, development and support of IORs and NIs to ensure collegial working relationships that promote a positive, supportive learning environment
• Demonstrates approachability, attentiveness, patience, encouragement, trust and confidence towards colleagues, practice partners, and students
• Identifies, in conjunction with team members, IOR and NI learning development needs and strategies

Reporting/Committee Membership
• Supports ongoing BScN development and maintenance on ad hoc or standing committees as appropriate
• Chairs the UCalgary/Portage College working group meetings
• Participates in UCalgary/AHS Rural Steering Committee meetings
• Participates in UCalgary/Old Sun Community College working group meetings
• Participates in NPCC working group meetings
• Participates in UCalgary RICR placement planning meetings
• Member of Undergraduate Programs Committee

Qualifications:
• Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
• A master's degree is preferred
• Appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching) require evidence of successful undergraduate teaching abilities. The duties of an Assistant Professor go beyond the scholarship required to maintain currency in pedagogy and content in the discipline

Applied Experience:
• Current practice experience related to rural focus
• Broad experience across a variety of acute and community care areas
• Experience in clinical teaching, mentoring and supervision of students
• Use of nursing process and conceptual frameworks for assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation

Enhanced Abilities:
• Application of adult teaching/learning principles
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills with a proven ability to guide teams to foster positive relationships and achieve strategic initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities, handle complex issues and multi-task is essential
• A positive and professional demeanor, with the ability to embrace change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful, creative, and innovative
• Ability to work in a confidential setting and demonstrate good judgment in dealing with sensitive or problem situations
• Demonstrated understanding of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAC) systems and practices Experience working with University of Calgary IT platforms inclusive of D2L and Office365

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

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 of teaching and scholarly interests

Interested individuals should apply online and applications should be addressed to:

Dr. Zahra Shajani
Interim Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary

Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 13, 2024, online via this link: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/15184909-limited-term-assistant-professor-teaching-rural-and-indigenous-nursing-route-liaison

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 (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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)

The University of Calgary also recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to consider and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions when assessing the candidate's research productivity.

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 http://nursing.ucalgary.ca/ .

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