Job Description

Job TitleCredit-Free Instructor, Social SciencesRequisition #X00003.152Job TypeHourly (for Contract)Union or Employee GroupNon MRSA CasualClassificationPosition End Date (if applicable)12/23/2024Location:MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Today, Mount Royal offers 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and certificate options. We boast a diverse community with nearly 16,000 credit students, more than 5,500 non-credit students and about 1,700 employees.Mount Royal is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut\'ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. The City of Calgary is also home to the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation.A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, we are known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at .We are committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the Faculty of Continuing Education and ExtensionMount Royal University has provided continuing education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 60 years. We offer more than 1,000 courses and 100 certificate and diploma programs and have more than 50,000 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.About the RoleMount Royal University offers credit-free Academic Upgrading courses through the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension to prepare students for post-secondary studies. Students may improve high school grades or take courses they may have missed to prepare for admission into Alberta\'s colleges and universities. Academic Upgrading courses are not eligible for credit towards a high school diploma.The Department of Academic Upgrading, invites applications for a contract, credit-free Social Science instructor for the Fall term, which will commence September 5, 2024 and end on December 23, 2024.The department is seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course(s):Name of Course: Social Sciences 0130 (Social Studies 30-1 equivalent)Days & Times Offered:

• Each SOSC 0130 class consists of 3 hours lecture instruction per week during the fall and winter terms.
• Classes run each week during the 16 week semester.

Course Description:This course examines multiple ideologies, with particular emphasis on the principles of liberalism and the evolution from classical to modern liberalism. Further, the course interprets the effect of ideology on the development of Canada and the influence of disparate groups, including Indigenous, Francophones, and Anglophones, in the post-Confederation period. Significant Canadian people and economic, social, and political events will be studied in a chronological format, and consideration will be given to various perspectives including gender, religious, spiritual, regional, environmental, cultural, language, sexual and other identities.Responsibilities

• Instructors consult with the Lead Instructor and Program Coordinator, but independently deliver the course and manage their own students.
• Instructors are contracted on a per course basis.
• Payment includes all course and lesson preparation and marking.
• Administration: submit course outlines, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications

• The minimum qualification of a Bachelor\'s Degree in the discipline is required.
• Previous experience in classroom instruction is required.
• Creativity, enthusiasm, patience and collegiality are highly desirable qualities for this position.

Closing Date: June 20, 2024A complete dossier should be submitted quoting competition number should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Job Title], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Credit Contract Faculty, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on the accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Mount Royal University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to fostering diversity as a source of excellence, intellectual and cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, faculty and their scholarship including but not limited to Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual or gender identity, ethnic, national or socio-economic background, religion or age.

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