Assistant Professor, Education

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University in Calgary invites applications for a four-year, limited-term Assistant Professor in Education, starting January 4, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval. The teaching/service pattern prioritizes teaching and service.

The successful candidate will teach courses across the Education program, address practicum supervision, and engage in course design and program development. The appointment will also contribute to Indigenization efforts aligned with Ani to Pisi,

Qualifications

• A completed or near-completed PhD or EdD is required.
• Experience teaching K-12, with K-9 preferred.
• Applicants who pursue research as part of their practice, particularly in the scholarship of teaching and learning, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Education across the program.
• Practicum supervision is expected of all education faculty.
• Contribute to course design, program development, and Indigenization of the program guided by Ani to Pisi strategic plan.

Skills

PhD or EdD

K-12 teaching experience

Scholarship of teaching & learning

Education

PhD in Education or EdD

Job description

About the Faculty of Health, Community and Education

The Faculty of Health, Community and Education (HCE) is comprised of four departments: Health and Physical Education, Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and The School of Nursing and Midwifery, which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs. The Department of Education currently offers a four-year degree program in Elementary Education with teachable minors.

The faculty is comprised of a unique collection of programs that prepare students to work collaboratively in helping professions and communities. We inspire students to make a difference and to be “A paat tsi kani takiiks” (those that create sparks). Our robust collection of program offerings and high-quality curricula explore connections across 10 professional disciplines. HCE programs deliver exceptional learning opportunities that inspire curiosity. Our exciting partnerships further enhance student learning through unique practicum and clinical experiences. We are a professional, people-focused faculty rich in diversity and inspired by inclusion. Ani to pisi 2030 guides our resources and energies for the next five years with a focus on promoting a healthy community, inspiring engaged learners, strengthening our scholarship, engaging in changemaking and connecting with our communities. The spiderweb guides our work, sensing vibrations as they occur and sending support to aid others. The vibrations from the spiderweb inspire our work with reconciliation and progress equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA), indigenization, decolonization, anti-racism and intersectionality.

The Department currently offers a four-year Bachelor of Education - Elementary degree program.

About the Role

The Department of Education, Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a four-year, limited-term position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing on January 4, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.

The teaching/service pattern (TS) prioritizes teaching and service.

The successful applicant will be able to teach courses in one or more of the following:

• Teaching Science
• Effective Assessment

In addition, the successful applicant should be qualified to teach across the program, including courses such as Introduction to Teaching, Ethics and Law, elementary and secondary curricular areas, and to engage in integrated course instruction. Practicum supervision is expected of all education faculty; this reflects the program's commitment to theory-practice integration. The successful applicant will also contribute to course design, program development, and Indigenization of the program guided by the Faculty of Health Community and Education’s Ani to Pisi strategic plan.

Qualifications

• A completed or near-completed PhD or EdD is required.
• The successful candidate should have experience teaching K-12, with K-9 preferred, and relevant undergraduate teaching and/or professional experience.
• Applicants who pursue research as part of their practice, particularly in the scholarship of teaching and learning, are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: December 1, 2026

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. 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 .

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.