Assistant Professor, Child and Youth Care (CYCC)
About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty of Health Community and Education
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education, which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
The Faculty's strategic plan guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things.
About the Bachelor of Child Studies (BCST)
The Child and Youth Care Program, Bachelor of Child Studies Degree at Mount Royal University invites applications for a Tenure Track position which will ideally commence July 1, 2026. This position will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The Bachelor of Child Studies maintains a progressive approach to studies that focus on children and youth and emphasizes experiential learning child and youth care and early learning. The degree provides a theoretical foundation and valuable hands-on learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Going beyond traditional program offerings, the BCST focuses on creating experienced, well-rounded graduates who are prepared to become strong advocates for children, youth and families or to pursue further education at a graduate school level.
About the Role
The Bachelor of Child Studies is made up of two programs, Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) and Child and Youth Care Counsellor (CYCC). Both programs emphasize collaboration and community leadership, equipping students with a combination of theory and practical skills to make a difference in the lives of children and youth. We are currently looking to hire someone to teach in the Child and Youth Care (CYCC) Program, with a specific focus on CYCC counselling skills, assessment and intervention and foundational CYCC practice. The successful applicant will have: a Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care or related discipline (PhD preferred), a Child and Youth Care credential, and practice experience in the Child and Youth Care field. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is considered an asset.
New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching / scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a scholarship program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. Applicants interested in the teaching / scholarship / service pattern should have the ability and intent to pursue a scholarship program.
To Apply
A complete dossier should be submitted including:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position and fit with the department, explicitly stating which courses you are interested in/qualified to teach (one to two pages).
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Teaching Philosophy Statement (One Page).
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., previous student teaching evaluations, teaching awards, etc.)
- The contact information for three (3) references who can speak to various dimensions of your professional and/or academic life (teaching, service, industry engagement, community involvement, etc.).
Please submit a MAXIMUM of two PDF documents and title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition #998717], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 998717, CV.pdf).
Closing Date: January 18, 2026
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
Assistant Professor, Child and Youth Care (CYCC)
About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty of Health Community and Education
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The Faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM), Health and Physical Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Education, which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.
The Faculty's strategic plan guides the work of each unit, the entire faculty, and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things.
About the Bachelor of Child Studies (BCST)
The Child and Youth Care Program, Bachelor of Child Studies Degree at Mount Royal University invites applications for a Tenure Track position which will ideally commence July 1, 2026. This position will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The Bachelor of Child Studies maintains a progressive approach to studies that focus on children and youth and emphasizes experiential learning child and youth care and early learning. The degree provides a theoretical foundation and valuable hands-on learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Going beyond traditional program offerings, the BCST focuses on creating experienced, well-rounded graduates who are prepared to become strong advocates for children, youth and families or to pursue further education at a graduate school level.
About the Role
The Bachelor of Child Studies is made up of two programs, Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) and Child and Youth Care Counsellor (CYCC). Both programs emphasize collaboration and community leadership, equipping students with a combination of theory and practical skills to make a difference in the lives of children and youth. We are currently looking to hire someone to teach in the Child and Youth Care (CYCC) Program, with a specific focus on CYCC counselling skills, assessment and intervention and foundational CYCC practice. The successful applicant will have: a Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care or related discipline (PhD preferred), a Child and Youth Care credential, and practice experience in the Child and Youth Care field. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is considered an asset.
New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching / scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a scholarship program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. Applicants interested in the teaching / scholarship / service pattern should have the ability and intent to pursue a scholarship program.
To Apply
A complete dossier should be submitted including:
- Cover letter describing your interest in the position and fit with the department, explicitly stating which courses you are interested in/qualified to teach (one to two pages).
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Teaching Philosophy Statement (One Page).
- Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., previous student teaching evaluations, teaching awards, etc.)
- The contact information for three (3) references who can speak to various dimensions of your professional and/or academic life (teaching, service, industry engagement, community involvement, etc.).
Please submit a MAXIMUM of two PDF documents and title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition #998717], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 998717, CV.pdf).
Closing Date: January 18, 2026
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.