Senior Lecturer, General Management

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Job Title

Requisition #

996977.1

Job Type

Limited Term (for any group)

Union or Employee Group

MRFA

Classification

FSLEC

Position End Date (if applicable)

6/30/2026

Location:

Posting

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. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education,  and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

About the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 3400 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business and the School of Communication Studies. The Bissett School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies consists of three departments: Public Relations, Information Design, and Broadcasting and Journalism. The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

About General Management

The Department of General Management & Human Resources offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both General Management  and Human Resources . The General Management program helps students understand the “big picture” in a variety of business sectors. Coursework in this degree allows students to gain skills and knowledge needed to manage or start a business. The General Management major is designed to offer students flexibility in program design and transferability, as well as exposure to a broad number of key business areas. Core Courses include: Human Resources, Business Communications, Marketing, Global Business Environment and Business Communication, Operations Management, Business Law, Organizational Behaviour, and Strategic Management.

About the Role

We invite applications for a 2 -year limited term senior lecturer beginning August 15, 2024. The senior lecturer teaches 9 courses per academic year with focused service contributions and no scholarship requirements. Class sizes typically average between 35-40 students. Please see the extracted pages from the MRFA Collective Agreement  for more information about the senior lecturer role. The successful candidate will primarily teach MGMT3210: Business Communication Theory and Practice courses, however, may also teach another general management course, if available.

The senior lecturer will also lead, or support, curriculum development and coordination of MGMT3210. The role will require active engagement with full-time colleagues and a large contract faculty group, contributing to the development and sharing of common teaching resources to ensure continuity across sections in MGMT3210.

Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interest in Business Communication and other General Management topics (if applicable), as well as any experience they may have with industry, community service learning, and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outlines, other course materials, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, class delivery, student consultations, and course learning management systems; 
• Administration: administer midterm and/or final exams, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in course-related meetings, as required;
• Service: may include: coaching student competition teams, mentoring student clubs, assisting with the development of curriculum and program reviews, and serving on departmental, faculty, or university committees; and
• Community: At Mount Royal University, our industry connections are an important and integral part of our programs. The successful candidate will be required to actively liaise with human resources industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Bissett School of Business.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree is required but PhD in a closely related field is preferred;
• Ideal candidate would have business/industry experience with a communications focus. Experience in investor relations, stakeholder experience, and with external audiences would be an asset;
• Teaching and curriculum development experience at the post-secondary level and the ability to teach across both areas (General Management and Communication Studies);
  • Preference for candidates with experience teaching Business Communications
• Strong interpersonal, written, presentation, communication skills, and strong attention to detail, with multiple audiences in mind;
• The ability to respectfully engage with diverse communities and create inclusive classrooms, with a decolonized approach to communications as asset;

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 Mount Royal University, 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. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a 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, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public. 

Closing Date: We will begin reviewing applications on June 7, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

 Interested applicants should submit the following materials using the “Apply to the Job” link below”

• A cover letter describing the interest in the position and fit with the departments, explicitly stating area/s of expertise, courses taught, courses qualified to teach;
• Curriculum Vitae including names and contact information for three references;
• Teaching Portfolio (submit in one file)
  • 1-page teaching philosophy
  • One sample course outline developed by applicant
  • Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluation)

If you have questions regarding the position, contact Rachael Pettigrew, Chair, Department of General Management, at [email protected] .

Please title your .pdf documents as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp .

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. 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. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.