Assistant Professor Human Resources
Assistant Professor Human Resources
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About the Faculty of Business Communication Studies and Aviation
The Faculty of Business Communication Studies & Aviation comprises the Bissett School of Business the School of Communication Studies and the Aviation Program. The Bissett School of Business offers a fouryear Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting human resources general management (with concentrations in innovation and entrepreneurship social innovation). Students in the Bissett School of Business can take a fouryear Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The Aviation Program is housed in the Department of International Business Supply Chain and Aviation and offers a twoyear Aviation Diploma and the newly launched fouryear Bachelor of Aviation Management. Students in the School of Communications Studies take a fouryear Bachelor of Communication Studies (BComms) and can pursue majors in Broadcast Media Studies Information Design Journalism and Public Relations. In addition to the two degrees and their majors students are offered a variety of minors concentrations and certificates to complement their major.
The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD a global nonprofit membershipdriven organization dedicated to management development.
About the BBA General Management
The Department of General Management & Human Resources offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in bothGeneral ManagementandHuman 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 Marketing Global Business Environment and Business Communication Operations Management Business Law Organizational Behaviour and Strategic Management.
About the Role
The Department of General Management & Human Resources at Mount Royal University (Calgary) invites applications for a 2year limitedterm faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15 2025. We seek an individual who can contribute meaningfully to the human resources program. Areas of teaching may include Introduction to Human Resources Organization Learning and Development Transition Management and/or Compensation and Benefits. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interest in a specific subject area. MRU is committed to scholarly teaching.
New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member is involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. Class sizes typically average between 3540 students.
This 2year limited term faculty position will be hired into a teaching and service (TS) work successful candidate will become an integral member of our Human Resources team. This means that the faculty member will be responsible for teaching 4 courses each semester and will be involved in various service roles.
Responsibilities
Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outlines other course materials course activities lesson preparation and assessments and course learning management systems
Administration: administer final exams input final grades upon course completion and participate in courserelated meetings as required
Service: may include: coaching student competition teams supporting student/industry events mentoring student clubs engaging with industry assisting with the development of curriculum and serving on departmental 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 Masters degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a completed PhD (or ABD with a defense date prior to the start date) in human resources or a closely related field.
- Teaching experience in human resources at the postsecondary level and the ability to teach introductory through to senior level human resources courses;
- Preference for candidates with experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: compensation and benefits transition management or organizational learning and development;
- EDIA: Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity diversity inclusion and accessibility;
- Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills;
- Strong industry connections are an asset;
- Experience with Indigenous Relations and established connections to Indigenous communities including students is an asset.
Closing Date: We will begin reviewing applications April 20th 2025.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials using the Apply to the Job link below
- A cover letter describing their interest in the position and fit with the department explicitly stating their area/s of expertise and which courses they are qualified to teach;
- Curriculum Vitae including names and contact information for three references;
- Teaching Portfolio
- 1page teaching philosophy
- One sample course outline
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number (ex. Smith 999999 ).
If you have questions regarding the position contact Dr. Rachael Pettigrew Chair Department of General Management and Human Resources at
Employment Type
Temp
