Credit-Free Instructor, Canadian Midwifery Practice Foundations

About the Role

The Faculty is seeking professionals interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program.  The MRU Continuing Education Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program is designed for internationally educated midwives who require structured orientation, skills assessment, theory review, lab-based practice, and supervised clinical experience in the Alberta and Canadian midwifery context.

The program supports participants in strengthening their readiness for safe, ethical, culturally responsive, evidence-informed midwifery practice in Alberta. The program includes a pre-program OSCE assessment, followed by online, lab and practical course work.

We are seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course(s):

XMDW 10001 Canadian Midwifery Practice Foundations

• March 1 - April 16
• Monday, Fridays
• 9 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
• Online Synchronous
• 36 hours

This course introduces learners to the Canadian and Albertan midwifery context. Focus is placed on building foundational knowledge, professional expectations, regulation, ethics, documentation, communication, cultural safety and the Canadian model of midwifery care. Please visit our website for further program and course details. 

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the approved course and content 
• Grading student learner assessments and assignments
• Submitting student grades
• Timely student communication, feedback, and support (e.g., course announcements via LMS, meeting with students as required) 
• Facilitating scheduled online class meetings as required 
• Being available for grade reviews/appeals if/as required
• Communicating with the programming team throughout the duration of the course as required
• Compliance with MRU and CE policies and confidentiality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, masters preferred
• Applicants must have registration with a professional body and meet the active practice requirement by either: having actively practiced midwifery for at least 5 of the past 10 years while registered with a midwifery regulatory organization; or having completed a midwifery education program within the last 5 years.
• Effective facilitation/instructional skills in adult learning environments.
• Proficiency with the D2L learning management system or equivalent is an asset.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (including Google Meet).
• Understanding of the principles of adult education.
• Professionalism (including excellent communication skills).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation is an asset.
• Experience as an instructor/ teacher
• Awareness and understanding of the potential challenges for international learners/ global migration/ equity & social justice

Closing Date:       November 4, 2026

A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, 4321, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).