Change the world while doing the best work of your life - APRIL 2021 - University of Alberta

APRIL 2021

TENURE-TRACK APPOINTMENT

                 Change the world while
                 doing the best work of
                 your life

POSITION SUMMARY
The Faculty of Nursing is seeking outstanding scholars for tenure-track
positions. Specifically, we are looking for doctoral-prepared, career
faculty members that bring expertise to research, teaching, and
academic citizenship.

We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage First
Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups;
persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender
identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas and the University to apply. In addition, we
encourage applicants with experience in curriculum development.

See full advertisement at www.ualberta.ca/nursing/careers

Work in our
world-class
healthcare
facilities at
Edmonton
Clinic Health
Academy,
and enjoy the
vibrancy of
life in
Edmonton

LIVING IN EDMONTON
The City of Edmonton is a vibrant northern Canadian city, alive with energy and
opportunity. Lose yourself in the Northern Lights, explore our 30 annual
festivals, and experience the beauty of this Canadian treasure.

NORTH AMERICA'S
   LARGEST RIVER VALLEY
Edmonton's river valley boasts parks and trails spanning the North
Saskatchewan River that winds through the heart of the city. The Edmonton
River Valley is the largest urban park in North America, almost 22 times larger
than New York City's Central Park. Over 150 km of trails provide endless
opportunities to explore the great outdoors.

Often called the "Festival City," Edmonton is a global festival powerhouse with
over 30 festivals throughout the year.

Learn more at exploreedmonton.com

OUR COMMUNITY
The University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing is one of the largest nursing
faculties in the country, and unique as the only Canadian member of the
National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence. We have
more doctorally-prepared faculty members than any other school in the west.

As a trailblazer in Canadian nursing education, we implemented the first
Master of Nursing program in Western Canada in 1975, and began the first
fully-funded Nursing PhD program in Canada in 1991.

Join a team of researchers ranked number one in Canada for research
reputation by MacLean's magazine in 2020 and number one in Canada for
program reputation in 2021. Our world-leading Faculty to do cutting-edge work
that's changing the face of global health.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
As a new faculty member, you will join one of the top nursing faculties globally.
We are consistently ranked within the top two nursing programs in Canada and
currently 14th globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject). As the
largest nursing faculty in the country, we are one of only six in Canada to
offer a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Our
priorities include:
    Providing students with exceptional learning opportunities in
    undergraduate and graduate programs.
    Maintaining excellence in research through mentorship and support.
    Enhancing the integration of teaching, research and practice.
    Infusing global citizenship into all aspects of academic nursing.
    Fostering Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in teaching, research and
    practice.

Visit us at www.nursing.ualberta.ca to learn more about the Faculty of Nursing
including our Canada Research Chairs and Research Areas of Excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our Academic Faculty members are scholars active in teaching, research, and
service. Incumbents are developing (in Assistant Professor positions) or have
established (in Associate or Professor positions) programs of research,
supervise graduate students, teach in both the graduate and undergraduate
nursing programs, and contribute to Faculty, University, and community service.

Teaching (standard allocation of time is 40%)
   Participates in undergraduate and graduate teaching programs, including
   classroom teaching, and advising /supervising undergraduate honors and
   graduate students.
Research (standard allocation of time is 40%)
   Leads a program of research, participates in multidisciplinary research, and
   the dissemination of results.
Service (standard allocation of time is 20%)
   Provides service to the discipline of Nursing, participates in governance of
   the University and the Faculty, and disseminates knowledge to the broader
   arena by making available their expertise and knowledge of the discipline.

QUALIFICATIONS
As a qualified applicant, you hold a PhD, have an identified research
focus and demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence. We require
the following:

   PhD in Nursing (or a related discipline).
   Current registration or eligibility for registration as a nurse with the
   College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.
   Evidence of an identified research focus and demonstrated potential
   for success in peer-reviewed grant applications.
   Commitment to teaching excellence and supervision of
   undergraduate honors students, graduate students and Post-Doctoral
   Fellows.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If interested, you are invited to submit a letter of interest outlining your
research interests, teaching expertise, major contributions, a curriculum
vitae, and the names of three referees.

Applications are submitted online via the University of Alberta Careers
website: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/

Online applications are accepted until midnight MST of the closing date.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.