Job Description

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About MRU

Founded 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. Mount Royal 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 36 majors. Mount Royal University 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. Mount Royal University 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 Science and Technology

Mount Royal University\xe2\x80\x99s Faculty of Science and Technology is accepting applications for a part-time appointment for the Winter semester which will commence January and end April 2024. The Faculty of Science and Technology offers a four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree. Students can pursue majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, general science, mathematics, and geology. The Earth and Environmental Sciences department, within the Faculty of Science and Technology, supports three disciplines: Environmental Science, Geography, and Geology.

About the Role

The department is seeking a qualified professional with the ability to teach the following course: Crystallography and Optical Mineralogy Days & Times Offered: Winter 2024 term (January 4, 2024 - April 8, 2024), Monday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. Course Description: An introduction to crystallography and the structure of minerals, elements of symmetry, and the interrelationship of crystal structure to the optical and chemical properties of minerals. Laboratory component comprises transmitted light microscopic examination of rock-forming minerals and the identification of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.

Responsibilities:

• Instruction: Course delivery including preparation and assessments of lectures, and course D2L Brightspace site; and
• Administration: submit course attendance sheets and final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree is required in Geology or a closely-related discipline with a PhD preferred.
• Significant experience instructing undergraduate courses.
  

Closing Date: We will begin reviewing applications November 20, 2023 To Apply: Please Visit Our Career Opportunities Page To Apply: Please Visit Our Career Opportunities Page All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp. A 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 (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).
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.