About the Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension

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 contract instructor. This appointment is part-time for the Spring-Summer 2026 semesters and confirmed course dates are May 4 - August 8 2026.

About the Role

Instructors are contracted on a per course basis to teach in Mount Royal Universitys Funeral Education programs. Visit our website for program details at are seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course:

Name of Course: Business Strategies (online) - Funeral Education

• May 4 - August 8 2026 (online)
• Deliver virtual tutorials (dates/timesTBD approximately5 virtualsessions during course dates)

Course Description: This course introduces students to the key elements of strategic business operations including leadership organizational culture human resources and image. Various components of a business plan including management financing customers marketing legal structures and financial projections will be highlighted.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and course delivery: Facilitateonline course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials preparecourse outline review and revisedassessments course activities and slide deck for tutorials managecourse D2L site and
• Administration: Marking 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• 3 - 5 years experience and education in a related discipline; licensed funeral professional preferred with special consideration given to applicants with management experience in a funeral home
• 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 Applications is an asset

Closing Date:March 11 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 X00000 Curriculum ).