Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Faculty of Health Community and Education
The Department of Health and Physical Education Faculty of Health Community and Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a 1-year limited term position which will commence August 15 2026 subject to final budgetary approval at the Rank of Assistant Professor.
The Department of Health and Physical Education offers a fresh approach to health and physical education that is unique to Western Canada. Mount Royals distinctive four-year program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to health and physical education while providing students with valuable hands-on experiential learning opportunities in- and outside the classroom.
The Department currently offers a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degree with specializations in four majors (Athletic Therapy Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership Physical Literacy and Sport and Recreation Management) and a Post Bachelors certificate in Athletic Therapy.
About the Role
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 a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only.
The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS). The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of eight three-credit-hour courses per academic year (typically four courses in each of the fall and winter semesters). The candidate may also have coordination responsibilities for the Athletic Therapy program up to a maximum of two course releases.
The department is seeking an individual with an ability to teach in Athletic Therapy and related areas of specialization. All applicants must be a certified Athletic Therapist in Canada in good standing and have completed a Masters degree however a PhD is preferred. Experience with program coordination is an asset. The successful candidate will be able to teach in one or more of the following areas (in order of priority):
- Professional Practice
- Clinical and Field Practicum
- Anatomy
- Physical Literacy
- Specific courses in the department for which we are seeking expertise include: ATTH 2050; ATTH 3150 ATTH 3152 ATTH 3160 ATTH 3162 ATTH 4150 ATTH 4152 PHYL 2530; course descriptions are available online at: further information about the position contact Marty Clark Chair Department of Health and Physical Education at or .
Closing date: February 2 2026
A complete dossier should be submitted including curriculum vitae a list of three (3) references and evidence of teaching excellence. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number (ex. Smith 9999 ).
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Cordova
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