Job Title

Credit-Free Instructor

Job Type

Contract

Union

Other Salary Grade

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position About the Faculty of Continuing Education

Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30,000 students per year, we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education-approved programs (occupational programs in massage, personal fitness trainer and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming), over 60 programs and 350+ courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics, and our Conservatory (which offers a broad range of music and speech arts programming). Our courses cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.

About The Role We are seeking instructors interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the following program: Transitional Vocational Program over the fall and winter semesters.

Courses

• Work Prep. I - Fall 2025 (Sept. 1, 2025 - Oct. 7, 2025) M-F 9am-4pm
• Work Prep. II Winter 2026 (January 6, 2026 - March 10, 2026) Tuesdays, time TBD

• Work Prep I and II - Students will learn about work readiness skills including and not limited to planning for work, interview skills and learning styles

• Academics II Winter 2026 (January 5, 2026 - March 23, 2026) Mondays (*Tuesday, March 17), time TBD

• Students will increase their ability in reading, writing and communication skills. Additionally, this class will increase their ability to manage your money and plan for your future, financial security. Skill and ability improvement is targeted on an individualized basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to determine student levels and progress
• Instruct classes using appropriate curricula geared to the students’ individual learning styles and abilities.
• Grade assessments and provide detailed feedback to students
• Manage classroom dynamics to ensure each student is learning to the best of their abilities.
• Utilize creative and innovative methods to promote learning of course materials and learning outcomes.
• Access the course daily (must have reliable internet service throughout the entire period of the course)
• Reply to student inquiries within 24-48 hours
• Adhere to MRU and Faculty of Continuing Education policies and deadlines
• Maintain regular contact with the administration team
• Participate in instructor meetings with the administration team as required.

Qualifications

• 3-4 year Bachelor's degree; Bachelor of Education, preferred.
• Skilled in modifying instruction to meet student needs.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Experience using computers and technology as a teaching tool, specifically the Google Platform.
• Experience with formative and summative assessment.
• Ability to apply curriculum in an individualized and challenging manner.
• Proven skills in classroom management.

For more information on our TVP and the Employment Placement Certificate Program visit https://www.mtroyal.ca/tvp/index.htm

Closing Date: June 15, 2025

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf). We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

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. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. MRU also boasts one of Canada's elite Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) accredited programs. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.