Note: This is an internal posting. Applications from current MRU employees will be considered.*

About the Faculty of Business Communication Studies and Aviation

The Faculty of Business Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 4000 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business the School of Communication Studies and an Aviation program. The Bissett School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources Accounting & Finance International Business & Supply Chain Management and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) a global non-profit membership-driven 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 both General Management and Human Resources. The BBA in General Management helps students understand the big picture in a variety of business sectors. The BBA in General Management helps students build a solid academic foundation to pursue career possibilities in human resources. Core Courses include Human Resources Marketing Global Business Environment and Business Communication Operations Management Business Law Organizational Behaviour and Strategic Management.

About the Role

We invite applications for a senior lecturer beginning July 1 outlined in Article 6 of the Collective Agreement (pg. 48) the senior lecturer teaches 9 courses per academic year with focused service contributions and no scholarship requirements. This position is for a permanent appointment with an initial probationary period of two years.

Class sizes typically average between 35-40 successful candidate will primarily teach MGMT3210: Business Communication Theory and Practice courses; however they may also teach another general management course or have the option of developing and delivering a special topics course in General Management in the future.

The senior lecturer will also support ongoing curriculum renewal and support coordination of MGMT3210. The role will require a commitment to active engagement with full-time colleagues and a large contract faculty group contributing to the design and sharing of common teaching resources across sections in MGMT3210.

Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interest in Business Communication and other General Management topics (if applicable) along with any relevant experience in industry and with active learning and curriculum renewal.

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: serving on departmental and/or faculty committees and
• Community: At Mount Royal University our industry connections or experience are an important part of our programs. The successful candidate will be able to draw on their personal and professional experience to enhance teaching and students preparedness for industry.

Qualifications

*This is an internal posting and only applications from current MRU employees will be considered.*

• An MBA or a Masters degree in Communications or closely related field;
• Exceptional interpersonal written and presentation skills with strong attention to detail and ability to address multiple audiences;
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching Business Communications at the post-secondary level with a commitment to active learning and academic rigour;
• Skills/experience in designing/redesigning post-secondary Communications curriculum;
• Experience fostering an accessible and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student population;
• The ability to respectfully engage with diverse communities and create inclusive classrooms with a decolonized approach to communications;
• Familiarity with Mount Royal Universitys programs students and academic culture;
• Professional experience in communications roles outside of academic settings is an asset.

Closing Date: Please submit your application materials by Feb 6 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

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

1. 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;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Teaching Portfolio (submit as one file)
   • One-page teaching philosophy
   • One sample course outline for a Business Communications course
   • Two examples of active learning activities used in the classroom
   • An example of recent curriculum redesign/renewal that you initiated/implemented
   • Recent evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. student evaluation chair or peer teaching observations)

If you have questions regarding the position contact Rachael Pettigrew Chair Department of General Management at. Please note only submissions with complete application materials will be considered.

Please title your .pdf documents as follows: Last Name Requisition Number Document (ex. Smith 999999 ).