Credit-Free Instructor, Microsoft Word

Mtroyal; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education seeks instructors to teach Microsoft Word courses within approved programs. The role focuses on delivering practical, engaging Word lessons in a hybrid format, aligned to program outcomes, with LMS usage (D2L) supported.

Responsibilities include planning outlines, delivering content, assessing learners, and collaborating with the programming team to enhance the learner experience.

Qualifications

• Effective facilitation/instructional skills for adult learners.
• Proficiency with D2L or equivalent LMS.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (including 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word for the course level.
• Practical experience using Microsoft Office applications in professional settings.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate software functions through practical instruction.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with approved course content, concepts, materials, and LMS site.
• Deliver approved course content and learning activities.
• Assess and grade learner assignments and assessments.
• Provide timely learner communication, feedback, and support.
• Plan course schedule and update course outline as required.
• Attend instructor meetings and participate in grade reviews as needed.
• Submit learner final grades and provide input to course delivery.

Skills

Facilitation skills

D2L LMS

Google Workspace

Adult education principles

Time management

Continuous learning mindset

Copyright & APA knowledge

Word proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

MOS certification

Job description

Credit-Free Instructor, Microsoft Word - (4186)

Job Title

Credit-Free Instructor, Microsoft Word

Job Type

Contract

Union

Other

Salary Grade

Hybrid Work

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Location

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 Microsoft Word courses that are required in the following programs:

We are seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following courses:

Please visit our website via the links above 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

• 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word appropriate to the course level.
• Practical experience using Microsoft Office applications in professional or workplace settings.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate software functions through practical, task-based instruction.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification or equivalent is an asset.

Closing Date: November 22, 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 .