Credit-Free Instructor Funeral Directing I

Mount Royal University has provided continuing education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 60 years. We offer more than 1000 courses and 100 certificates and diploma programs and have more than 50000 course registrations each year. Our courses cover a wide range of sectors including but not limited to social services business and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus online in the workplace and in the community.

The Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension at Mount Royal University (MRU) invites applications from those interested in sharing their enthusiasm and expertise with funeral students as an online are contracted on a per course basis to teach in Mount Royal Universitys Funeral Education programs. Visit our website for program details at position is part-time for the Fall 2026 semester. We are seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course:

• September 8 - December 5 2026 plus online final exam December 7 2026
• Deliver virtual tutorials (dates/times TBD approximately 4 - 5 virtual sessions delivered during course dates)

This course will provide an introduction to funeral directing including the history of funeral service the role ofprofessionals in funeral service cremation processes and funeral product knowledge. The laws andregulations governing the profession will also be introduced including pre-need arrangements and contracts.

• Instruction and course delivery: Facilitate online course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials prepare course outline review and reviseassessments course activities and slide deck for tutorials manage course D2L site and
• Administration: Marking of assessments and submission of course grades input final grades upon course completion maintain regular contact with Funeral Service program team participate in scheduled program meetings and adhere to program policies and deadlines.

• Licensed funeral professional with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in the funeral profession
• Teaching experience in adult education or training; special consideration given to applicants with experience in online course facilitation and engaging students in a virtual environment
• Engaging presentation facilitation written and oral communication skills with a track record for professionalism and diplomacy
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding students
• Strong organizational and time management skills; aptitude for problem-solving and attention to detail
• Proficiency in D2L Learning Management System and Google Workspace applications is an asset
• Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation

Closing Date: July 28 2026

A cover letter and resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Title of (ex. Smith 4321 Curriculum ).