Assistant Professor, Education – Mount Royal University

Job Title: Assistant Professor, Education

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Job TitleAssistant Professor, EducationJob TypePermanentUnion or Employee GroupMRFASalary GradePosition End Date (if applicable)LocationMRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)About this PositionAbout the Faculty of Health, Community and EducationThe Department of Education, Faculty of Health, Community and Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position which will commence July 1, 2025, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Health, Community and Education offers a variety of innovative programs that prepare you for challenging and rewarding work in a rapidly growing sector. Join others in contributing to healthy, supportive communities and making a difference – A paat tsi kani takiiks (those that create sparks). To learn more about the Faculty of Health, Community and Education, refer to our 2024 strategic plan, .The Department currently offers a four-year degree program in Elementary Education with teachable minors. Mount Royal University’s collaborative and challenging educational environment features innovative teaching practices that push beyond the ordinary, including digital, arts-based and experiential learning. Our students and graduates value reflective engagement and are committed to creating strong community relationships.Our dedicated students and graduates are:innovative and responsive teachers with courses in assessment, inclusive education and all areas of the core curriculuminformed and thoughtful educators with capacity for theory-practise integrationprepared to lead the development of STEAM learning experiences and other cross-curricular integrationbecoming knowledgeable in Indigenous ways of life, including some placements in Indigenous schoolsenriched through a wide array of learning experiences with our community partnershipsAbout the RoleThe successful applicant will be able to teach courses in one or more of the following areas:Teaching Social StudiesCognitive and Educational DevelopmentPreference will be given to applicants who are able to teach across the program including courses such as Introduction to Teaching and Assessment. Practicum supervision is an expectation for all faculty in education; this reflects the program commitment to theory-practice integration. The successful applicant will also contribute to course and program development.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 scholarship as well as service. The teaching-service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching-scholarship-service pattern (TSS). It is important to note that MRU has a broad definition of scholarship that includes: disciplinary research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, scholarship on equity, diversity and inclusion, and community-engaged scholarship. Scholarship, teaching and service that is informed by Indigenous methodologies or that include Indigenous Knowledges and traditions are encouraged and recognized in evaluations of performance and tenure. There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.Qualifications include a completed or near completed Ph.D. in Education. The successful candidate should have experience teaching K-12, with K-9 preferred, relevant undergraduate teaching and/or professional experience, and experience supervising teacher candidates. Applicants interested in the teaching/scholarship/service pattern should have the ability and intent to pursue a research program.For further information, contact Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Chair, Department of Education at [email protected].Closing Date: Open until filled; ideal start date of July 1, 2025Application Materials:To be considered for this position, please submit the following:1) current CV that pays particular attention to providing evidence of experience and qualifications that are outlined in the job description above2) cover letter (2 pages maximum)4) a description of a scholarship plan that you will develop within the context of the undergraduate setting of Mount Royal University (2 pages maximum)5) a teaching dossier that includes a 2-page maximum teaching philosophy and supporting evidence of effective teaching, including experience or interest in integrating Indigenous science methodologies and perspectives into the curriculum.7) the names and contact information of three referees that address the candidate’s qualifications and experience in relation to the position. Letters will only be requested for shortlisted candidates.A complete dossier should be submitted including curriculum vitae, list of three (3) references, evidence of teaching excellence, and, if the teaching/ scholarship/ service (TSS) pattern is desirable, evidence of intent to pursue a research program. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify and we will work together on your accommodation request.About MRUFounded 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. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at .Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis. Learn more about .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.What We OfferTalented 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.

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