University of Calgary
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Job ID: 35712
Location: Main Campus
Updated August 28, 2025
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Description
The Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, invites applications for an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor (Teaching and Research) (tenure track). This appointment has the specific focus of digital storytelling in health and wellness. Ideally, applicants have a transdisciplinary focus within this specialization. The appointment will ideally commence January 1, 2026, or at a mutually agreeable date.
Candidates must have a PhD in nursing or a related discipline
Applicants will be early career academics who are establishing a research program using digital storytelling (DST) in health and wellness. As DST sits in the intersection of artistic practice, health research, and knowledge translation, it is a true transdisciplinary activity that utilizes knowledge and concepts from multiple disciplines to address complex problems affecting health and wellness. Applicants will be health researchers who specialize in community engagement, health research, and DST facilitation and training in both academic and community settings. They will also have considerable experience utilizing both DST and other documentary-style films in educational and advocacy contexts with community organizations. Ideally, applicants will focus on DST within educational, advocacy, research, and therapeutic contexts.
Candidates should have previous professional and teaching experience, an emerging publication record, and promising capability in undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and graduate supervision. Strong ties to community, health partners, and health/wellness related agencies at local, provincial, national, and international levels is an asset.
Further details about Teaching and Research Professoriate ranks can be found at: https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/sites/default/files/teams/239/gfc-academic-staff-criteria-and-processes-handbook-2024-final.pdf (May 2024 GFC Academic Staff Criteria and Processes Handbook)
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 outlining your program of research;
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier;
• Brief description of present and aspiring contributions to the field; and
• Reprints of two (2) representative academic publications.
Interested individuals should apply online via the ‘Apply Now’ link on the UCalgary careers site:
https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16653714-assistant-professor-teaching-and-research-digital-storytelling-in-health-and-wellness-focus-faculty-of-nursing
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Catherine Laing
Dean, Faculty of Nursing
University of Calgary
Applicants are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2025, however positions will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) is found.
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 Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
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)
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 here.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
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