Job Description

Tenure Track Faculty Positions, Nursing, Saskatoon
The College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan is seeking professional, innovative, and team-oriented individuals to join our community of scholars to push the boundaries of nursing knowledge and education. We are seeking applications from qualified individuals for four full-time, tenure track positions to be located at the university's main campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The College of Nursing specializes in community-engaged health and nursing, health equity, and health systems and education research. We seek to be leaders in innovative technologies related to teaching and learning. Our "Learn Where You Live" approach to nursing education delivery is unique in Western Canada. We foster the development of rural and remote nursing education, interprofessional education, and Indigenous collaboration. College of Nursing researchers seek to improve health for individuals, families, and communities locally and globally. The successful candidates will be joining a research-intensive environment and will be expected to contribute to excellence in research and scholarship through high quality peer reviewed publications in their areas of expertise.
Saskatoon is a place where prairie hospitality meets big-city sophistication; where local dining and compelling cultural events converge and where natural beauty beckons to a world of outdoor adventure. The College of Nursing in Saskatoon is located on the beautiful University of Saskatchewan campus, home to the largest cluster of health science disciplines in Canada. The state-of-the-art Health Science building provides an outstanding environment for collaboration. Faculty, staff and students are directly connected to Royal University Hospital and have access to many on-campus amenities, such as the Physical Activity Complex, residence and the Health Science library.
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent, have at least one degree in nursing and be eligible for RN or RN(NP) registration in Saskatchewan. Teaching experience and a defined program of research and scholarship is also required.
Interested candidates must submit a complete application package including:

• cover letter explaining their interest in the position
• detailed curriculum vitae
• teaching philosophy and brief statement of teaching experience
• Statement describing their program of research/scholarship.
• Three current letters of reference forwarded by the referees directly to

Please submit all documents to University of Saskatchewan, College of Nursing Search Committee
c/o Heather Helt, Email: Only complete application packages will be considered.
Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized for employment in Canada, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.
Ranks and salary will be based on academic and professional qualifications, experience and accomplishments of the successful candidates. The salary bands (2025-2026 academic year) are Assistant Professor $110,489 to $131,900 and Associate Professor $131,909 to $153, 329, Professor $153,329 to $178,319. These positions include an attractive comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Applications will be accepted and evaluated until the positions are filled.
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 1/8/2026
Closing Date: 2/18/2026 The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Metis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

Skills Required