Job Description

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About the Faculty of Continuing Education

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Mount Royal University's Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30,000 students per year, we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education-approved programs (occupational programs in massage, personal fitness trainer and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming), over 60 programs and 350+ courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics, and our Conservatory (which offers a broad range of music and speech arts programming). Our courses cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.

About the Role

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The department is seeking a professional interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the Massage Therapy Diploma.

Name of Course:

XMAT25002 Musculoskeletal Anatomy (Lecture)

Days and Times Offered:

Blended

Course Description:

Gain detailed knowledge of the musculoskeletal system including anatomical components, functional characteristics, joint ranges of motion, and actions of individual muscles. Identify, name, and palpate bones, bony landmarks, muscles upon contraction, and their attachment sites. Professional decorum, effective communication, hygiene protocols, and informed consent will be emphasized.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:


recognize the classification of joints name, identify, and palpate joints, bones, and bony landmarks name, identify, and palpate origins, insertions, and actions of muscles identify the musculoskeletal structures of each of the body regions demonstrate professional practice in all circumstances communicate effectively

This blended course has an online lecture and in-person components. The instructor will use the approved curriculum; implementation of applicable curriculum assessment measures; marking and submitting final course grades. The instructor will also be required to maintain regular contact with the administration team and adhere to university policies and deadlines.

Responsibilities

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Instruction:

Lesson preparation (record video lectures etc.) Course delivery Marking/grading Course outline preparation Facilitate course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials Review and revision of course assessments An online instructor is required to access the course daily; however, there are no predetermined times of the day an instructor is required to be online. Online instructors must have reliable internet service throughout the entire period of the course. Reply to students within 24-48 hours. Collaborate with the lab instructors

Administration:

Marking and submission of course grades Maintain regular contact with the program administrative team Participate in virtual instructor meetings and individual meetings with the program coordinator as required Participate in meetings and adhere to university policies and deadlines

Qualifications:

Post-secondary credential in a related field Proficient understanding of the Inter-Jurisdictional Practice Competencies and Performance Indicators for Massage Therapists at Entry-to-Practice. Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation Excellent communication skills Experience with accreditation Instructional experience in an adult education environment is an asset Strong organizational and time management skills Self-motivated and self-directed Proficiency with Google Workspace Proficiency with the D2L learning management system is an asset

Closing Date:

July 7, 2025

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 Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).