Credit-Free Instructor, Education Assistant Extension Certificate

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Royal University invites applications for a Credit-Free Instructor to teach in the Education Assistant Extension Certificate program. The role focuses on delivering approved course content, engaging adult learners, and applying best practices in online and in-person settings.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in education, have at least five years of teaching experience, and be proficient with D2L and Google Workspace, with strong organizational skills and a commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education is required.
• Minimum five years of teaching experience.
• Knowledge of current professional practices relevant to the program area.
• Ability to connect program concepts to practical workplace applications.
• Facilitation/instructional skills for adult learners.
• Proficiency with D2L and Google Workspace.
• Understanding of adult education principles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset; copyright/APA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with approved course content, concepts, materials, and the LMS course site.
• Comply with MRU and Continuing Education policies and confidentiality standards.
• Plan course schedule and update course outline as required.
• Attend instructor meetings as required.
• Deliver approved course content and learning activities.
• Assess and grade learner assignments and assessments.
• Provide timely learner communication, feedback, and support, including LMS announcements and individual meetings.
• Facilitate scheduled online class meetings as required.
• Communicate with the programming team throughout the course duration.
• Submit learner final grades.
• Participate in grade reviews and appeals as required.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the programming team regarding course delivery and learner experience.

Skills

Five years teaching experience

Adult education principles

D2L learning management system

Google Workspace

Time management

Copyright and APA citation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Tools

D2L

Google Workspace

Job description

Credit-Free Instructor, Education Assistant Extension Certificate - (4137)

Credit-Free Instructor, Education Assistant Extension Certificate

Contract

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 annually, our offerings include Ministry of Advanced Education-approved programs—such as academic upgrading, Transitional Vocational Programming, and occupational training in massage, personal fitness, and funeral education. We also provide a diverse selection of professional development courses in business, technology, and health, alongside our Conservatory’s renowned 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

The Faculty is seeking professionals interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the Education Assistant Extension Certificate program.

Courses may include:

XEDU 10002 - The Education Professional II

XEDU 10004 - Technology in the Classroom

Please visit our Education Assistant website for further program and course details.

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with approved course content, concepts, materials, and the learning management system (LMS) course site.
• Comply with Mount Royal University and Continuing Education policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Plan course schedule and update course outline, as required.
• Attend instructor meetings, as required.
• Deliver approved course content and learning activities.
• Assess and grade learner assignments and assessments.
• Provide timely learner communication, feedback, and support, including course announcements through the LMS and individual meetings, as required.
• Facilitate scheduled online class meetings, as required.
• Communicate with the programming team throughout the duration of the course, as required.
• Submit learner final grades.
• Participate in grade reviews and appeals, as required.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the programming team regarding course delivery and the learner experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education.
• Minimum five (5) years teaching experience.
• Knowledge of current professional practices relevant to the program area.
• Ability to connect program concepts to practical workplace applications and professional examples.
• Effective facilitation/instructional skills in adult learning environments.
• Proficiency with the D2L learning management system or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (including Google Meet).
• Understanding of the principles of adult education.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation is an asset

Closing Date: November 2, 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 .