About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 14,000 credit students choose from 12 bachelor degrees and 35 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension

The Department of Academic Upgrading, Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension at Mount Royal University invites applications for two part-time sessional appointments, which will commence September 1, 2020 and conclude December 22, 2020.

Mount Royal University offers credit-free Academic Upgrading courses through the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension to prepare students for post-secondary studies. Students may improve high school grades or take courses they may have missed to prepare for admission into Alberta’s colleges and universities. Academic Upgrading courses are not eligible for credit towards a high school diploma.

Mount Royal University has provided continuing education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 60 years. We offer more than 1,000 courses and 100 certificate and diploma programs and have more than 50,000 course registrations each year. Our courses cover a wide range of sectors, including but not limited to social services, business, and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.

About the Role

The department is seeking an instructor with the ability to teach the following course:

Name of Course: English 0130

Days & Times Offered: Each course consists of 4 hour lecture instruction per week during the 16 week semester.

Course Description: In English 0130, students write paragraphs and essays of various lengths based on ideas derived from the study of literary works and their sources.

Instructors are contracted on a per course basis and payment includes all course and lesson preparation and marking.

Responsibilities

Instruction:

• Prepare course and student materials in accordance with the established course guidelines and checklists.
• Consult with the Academic Upgrading Program Coordinator and the Academic Upgrading Lead Instructor, but independently deliver the course and manage their own students.
• Prepare quizzes and exams.
• Collaborate with the Lead Instructor and consult with the Program Coordinator as necessary.

Administration:

• Normally 1-2 program meetings per semester; individual meetings with Lead Instructor or Program Coordinator may be required.
• Complete and submit all student grades in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline is required.
• Previous experience in classroom instruction is required.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, patience and collegiality are highly desirable qualities for this position.

Closing Date: May 25, 2023

A cover letter and curriculum vitae/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, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).