Academic Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner Program

Athabasca University's Faculty of Health Disciplines is currently recruiting for 2 part-time term Academic Coordinator positions (one at 0.5FTE and one at 0.7FTE) in our Nurse Practitioner program.

Both term positions end April 30, 2026.

Faculty of Health Disciplines

The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) is a proven national leader in health care education, offering high quality programs that enable graduates to make a difference in people's lives, lead innovation and progress in health care systems, engage in research and chart rewarding, lifelong careers. The Faculty of Health Disciplines (FHD) offers innovative and accessible programs and courses in both undergraduate and graduate studies, including the thesis research opportunities for graduate learners.

FHD actively promotes research excellence and is home to a Canada Research Chair in Regulation, Social Governance, and Inequities in Health. Faculty members are engaged in programs of research in a variety of health-related areas. Faculty members' research is funded nationally, including CFI, CIHR, and SSHRC, as well as through regional and provincial organizations.

We encourage you to visit the faculty website https://www.athabascau.ca/health-disciplines/ to learn more. 

The Positions:
Reporting through the Program Director, Nurse Practitioner Program, to the Dean, the Academic Coordinator has two key areas of responsibility. They include:

Service to the Community: Participation in the life of Athabasca University and the community of which it is a part.

Teaching and Learning: The faculty member will be responsible for developing, teaching and evaluating graduate courses in the NP Program.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate must hold a minimum of a Masters degree in nursing or a related field, with doctoral preparation preferred.
• Active registration in Alberta as a licensed RN in good standing is required (licensed NP preferred) and must be instated no later than the employment start date and must be actively maintained as an ongoing condition of employment.
• The ideal candidate has teaching experience and at least 5 years of clinical experience.
• The ideal candidate is committed to growing their skills, learning, and contributing across service, and teaching. They are an innovative and reflective educator who has experience in an online learning environment.
• They have experience or potential to lead and work respectfully and effectively as part of larger teams.
• The candidate of choice will respect and thrive in a collegial and interdisciplinary culture. They will work towards inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement, having the ability and desire to adapt and respond to shifting and unexpected changes.

The full job description can be viewed at: Academic Coordinator

For further information regarding these two positions, please contact Dr.Jennifer Knopp-Sihota, Program Director, Nurse Practitioner Program, Faculty of Health Disciplines at [email protected]  

 

Athabasca First

Wherever possible, AU seeks to attract and hire qualified team members to reside in the Athabasca region. We will offer relocation assistance for the right candidate should you decide to relocate to the Town of Athabasca. As a resident of the town or county of Athabasca, you can choose to work on and from our beautiful campus in Athabasca.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, go to: Visit Athabasca.

What AU Offers: 

Benefits and Pension eligibility differs based on employee group and may include:

• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Alberta Health Care
• Extended Health Care
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Vacation
• Office Closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Discretionary Benefit Fund
• AU Course Allowance
• A Variety of Leaves (e.g., Maternity/Parental/Adoption, Compassionate Care, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Educational credentials will be verified before an offer of employment is extended. An offer of employment is conditional upon verification of educational credentials. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. 

Athabasca University encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, persons of any gender identity and expression, and members of visible minorities. 

Where applicants have equal skills, abilities, and experience, candidates residing within or willing to relocate to the County of Athabasca will be given preference.

Working outside of Canada is not supported by Athabasca University. You are legally not permitted to work for Athabasca University if you are living outside of Canada.