Job Description

Job TitleCredit-Free Instructor: XPFT - Exercise PhysiologyRequisition #X00003.157Job TypeHourly (for Contract)Union or Employee GroupExemptClassificationPosition End Date (if applicable)Location:MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University (MRU) grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. MRU has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education, and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. MRU provides exceptional teaching, personalized learning and a strong foundation of experiential learning. We are striving to become one of Canada\'s top destinations for undergraduate studies.MRU 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. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation. Calgary is located less than an hour\'s drive from the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. The city brings a mix of dynamic big city energy, cheerful western hospitality, and wondrous natural beauty.MRU is 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 & ExtensionThe Faculty of Continuing Education & Extension at Mount Royal University invites applications for a part-time sessional appointment.Mount 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 RoleThe department is seeking an enthusiastic professional interested in sharing their knowledge, passion, and expertise to teach the following course OR in the following program.Name of Course: Exercise PhysiologyDays and Times Offered:

• Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 10 - December 3, 0800-0955
• Exam: Tuesday, December 17, 0800-0955

Course Description:
The principles of anatomy and physiology will be applied to exercise. Beginning with nutrition and the metabolic pathways that provide energy for movement, students will learn how the systems of the body respond physiologically to the demands of exercise. Students will also learn how these systems adapt to specific aerobic and anaerobic modes of training as well as the effects age and gender have on these adaptations.Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

• understand how energy is created and used during sub-maximal and maximal exercise
• state how muscles, nerves, bones and other body systems react when you exercise
• identify how training modes (resistance, aerobic, anaerobic, and flexibility) affect the body
• explain how exercise performance is affected by age, gender, temperature and altitude

Please see our website for further program and course details:ResponsibilitiesThe course consists of 48 hours of classroom instruction using the approved curriculum, invigilation of the final exam, design and implementation of applicable curriculum assessment measures, marking and submission of final course grades. The instructor will also be required to maintain regular contact with the PFT Administration team and adhere to program policies and deadlines.Instruction:

• Lesson preparation
• Course delivery
• Marking/grading
• Course outline preparation
• Facilitate course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials
• Review and revision of course assessments

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 program policies and deadlines

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Health Science, Kinesiology or related field required
• Completed Ph.D. is an asset
• 3-5 years of applicable professional experience
• Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum two years of experience of instructional experience in an adult education environment
• 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 16, 2024A cover letter and curriculum vitae/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 (eg. Smith_X00000_cover-resume.pdf).We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your 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. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

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