Credit-Free Instructor, In-Person Theory, Lab, and Simulation Intensive

About the Role

The Faculty of Continuing Education 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 10002 In-Person Theory, Lab, and Simulation Intensive

• April 26 - May 21, 2027
• Monday - Friday
• 9 a.m to 11:50 a.m. and 1:00 pm to 3:50 p.m. 
• In person, lab
• 120 hours

This course will build practical skills and professional confidence needed for supervised midwifery practice. Through lectures on foundational midwifery theory, learners will deepen their understanding of key concepts and principles that inform evidence-based midwifery care. Learners will develop and demonstrate essential clinical skills while applying Canadian and Alberta standards to antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn care. Through hands-on learning and simulation, learners will strengthen their clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills, determine when consultation, referral, transfer, or emergency escalation is required, and prepare for success in supervised clinical placement.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the approved course and content 
• Grading student learner assessments and assignments
• Coordinating lab based seminars, including preparing supplies/ models / hands on training materials
• Effectively preparing learners for simulation based obstetrical assessments 
• Submitting student grades
• Timely student communication, feedback, and support (e.g., course announcements via LMS, meeting with students as required) 
• Facilitating scheduled 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.
• 3 years of clinical experience (post graduation)
• 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.
• 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).