Job Description:
True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.
The Department
The Department of Nursing Education and Health Studies offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is housed in the state of the art Health Education Centre located inside the award-winning Grande Prairie Regional Hospital.
The Role
The Nursing Education and Health Studies department is seeking a Clinical and Community Learning Faculty member for a full-time sessional, 10.5-month sessional appointment, August 15, 2026 - June 30, 2027. This is a 35-hour per week position.
This specialized faculty role is responsible for advancing clinical and community-based learning across School of Health programs. The position provides academic leadership in aligning practice-based education with curriculum, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and student learning needs. The successful candidate will focus on integrating clinical education systems with academic expectations, ensuring that placement models, site utilization, and capacity support high-quality, practice-based learning experiences. The role includes targeted instructional activities related to transition to practice, interpretation of curriculum in practice environments, and student readiness for clinical and community learning, including teaching selected clinical seminars.
Key responsibilities include leading the coordination and academic alignment of clinical and community placements, ensuring they meet curriculum outcomes, student readiness, and professional standards while addressing placement challenges and supporting future program planning. The role also provides instructional leadership in practice-based learning, supports student readiness and success, collaborates with faculty and practice partners, and contributes to quality assurance, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
To learn more about the Academic Staff, please click here: https://www.nwpolytech.ca/departments/asa/
What We Offer
Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.
The successful candidate will meet the following minimum qualifications:
- A Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field (Master’s in progress may be considered).
- Current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Registered Nurse in Alberta and in good standing with the applicable regulatory body.
- Recent clinical practice experience (within the past five years) in Alberta.
- Demonstrated experience using contemporary clinical information systems (e.g., Connect Care) in practice settings.
- Experience in clinical instruction, supervision, and student evaluation in practice-based learning environments.
- Strong knowledge of entry-to-practice competencies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements for nursing education.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:
- Ability to integrate academic and clinical learning environments effectively.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with faculty, students, and external partners.
- Capacity to exercise sound academic judgment in placement planning and student readiness.
- Commitment to student success, professional practice standards, and continuous improvement in clinical education.
Candidates must be registered, have a current practice permit and be in good standing with the applicable health professional regulatory college in accordance with the Health Professions Act. The candidates who are notified for an interview will be required to provide their registration and practice permit at the time of the interview.
Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo a security screening.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs, please also include:
- a cover letter;
- reference list;
- a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
- proof of credential; and
- a teaching philosophy statement.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the Northwestern Polytechnic website will be considered.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs. Please note that there is a maximum amount of attachments. Please consolidate attachments into one document before uploading if attaching more than the maximum allowed.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected].
Thank you for applying to NWP!
