Sessional Instructor, Gerontology & Hospice Palliative Care
Professional Health Education, School of Continuing Education
Competition No. 24.05.142
Category
Closing Date
Sessional Commensurate with qualifications A review of applications will begin June 10, 2024 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.
About Us
MacEwan University is where caring faculty help people connect their passions to their future paths. Located in the heart of Edmonton's diverse and dynamic downtown community, and on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 First Nations and homelands of the Métis people, MacEwan is known for exceptional undergraduate learning. With its dedication to teaching excellence, informed by scholarly research, innovation, and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to human rights, environmental sustainability, and opportunities for community engagement. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community for all peoples, cultures, and identities.
Our comprehensive undergraduate university offers 59 programs to more than 18,000 full- and part-time students in business, communications, community and human services, design, fine and performing arts, health, humanities, natural science, nursing, public safety, and social science. Through a wide array of experiential learning opportunities, and strategic relationships in the community, we partner with others to produce graduates of stature. Along with a robust grounding in their chosen disciplines, MacEwan students are given durable life skills that prepare them to take on the world.
The Professional Health Education Unit with the School of Continuing Education has one of the most diverse offerings of post degree and diploma programs and courses in Canada to support health care providers in meeting their professional goals. These education opportunities inspire students through a powerful combination of academic excellence, practical application and personal learning experiences.
Applications are invited for sessional positions to teach with the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care post-diploma certificate programs. The Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care programs challenge students to apply compassion, dedication, leadership and expert knowledge when working with clients in these specialized areas. Course topics include:
- 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 are seeking candidates with recent clinical and/or teaching experience in the specialized nursing areas listed above.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting their teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae/resume and the names of three professional references.
Opportunity
The Professional Health Education Unit with the School of Continuing Education has one of the most diverse offerings of post degree and diploma programs and courses in Canada to support health care providers in meeting their professional goals. These education opportunities inspire students through a powerful combination of academic excellence, practical application and personal learning experiences.
Applications are invited for sessional positions to teach with the Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care post-diploma certificate programs. The Gerontology and Hospice Palliative Care programs challenge students to apply compassion, dedication, leadership and expert knowledge when working with clients in these specialized areas. Course topics include:
- 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 are seeking candidates with recent clinical and/or teaching experience in the specialized nursing areas listed above.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting their teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae/resume and the names of three professional references.This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.
MacEwan University is committed to fostering the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion within our community, and we are dedicated to removing barriers that have been historically encountered and are currently experienced by some members of our society. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, sexual and gender minorities, and members of all equity-deserving groups. We believe that the diversity of our students, staff, and faculty serves as a strength of our institution and benefit to society. We are committed to ensuring full and inclusive participation for all in our community.
Accessibility Statement
We strive to provide an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. If you require accommodation, we want to ensure you have the support you need to showcase your abilities. Please contact [email protected] and we will support you to the best of our ability.
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