Assistant Professor of Teaching

21 hours ago

Calgary, Canada Mount Royal University Full time
About MRU

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land steeped in ceremony and history that, until recently, was occupied exclusively by people indigenous to this place. With gratitude and reciprocity, Mount Royal acknowledges the relationships to the land and all beings, and the songs, stories and teachings of the Siksika Nation, the Piikani Nation, the Kainai Nation, the Îethka Stoney Nakoda Nation (consisting of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney Nations), the people of the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Métis.

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’s degrees and 38 majors.

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 Arts and the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies

The Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies; English, Languages, and Cultures; General Education; Humanities; Interior Design; Psychology; and, Sociology and Anthropology.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies (EJPS). The Department of EJPS currently offers a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (BACJ), and a Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies, as well as minors in Political Science, Economics, International Business and Economics, Finance and Economics, and Law and Governance.

About the Role

Mount Royal University is accepting applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Policy Studies (Canadian politics) to commence July 1, 2025. The Bachelor of Arts in Policy Studies at MRU is a multidisciplinary program that combines political science, economics, and policy studies education through the provision of both theoretical knowledge and applied skills development. The Policy Studies degree is a rare combination of both an undergraduate liberal arts education and applied policy skills training.

The successful candidate will join the Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies Department at the level of Assistant Professor and will be expected to either have an established research agenda or the ability to immediately develop a research program. Research and service opportunities may include supervision of research assistants or Honours students. The successful candidate will be hired on the Teaching-Scholarship-Service (TSS) stream, and will therefore be expected to teach six 3-credit hour courses per academic year (typically 3 courses in the fall semester, 3 courses in the winter semester). Release time is provided for those who hold research grants. Class sizes typically average between 35-40 students.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to have a completed PhD in political science or public policy, or a related field, with a specialization in Canadian politics. The sub-specialization is open. Preference will be given to those who can teach courses in comparative politics, Canadian law and politics, and political science and public policy courses at the junior and senior undergraduate levels.

What We Offer

MRU strives to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At Mount Royal University we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, a pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist, and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapy and massage therapy. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees, and the public.

Closing Date: January 15, 2025

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications in mid-January. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews are expected to occur in February 2025.

Interested applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format using the “Apply to the Job” link below:

  1. Cover letter that describes the candidate’s interest in the position, qualifications, and potential contributions to Mount Royal University
  2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. A personal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Access Statement (EDIA), if desired
  4. Research Portfolio, including:
    1. 2-page statement of research interests/expertise
    2. 2-page proposed research plan for the upcoming 5-year period
    3. Sample publication if available (PDF only—maximum of 1 publication)
  5. Teaching Portfolio, including
    1. Statement of teaching philosophy, interests and accomplishments (maximum 1500 words)
    2. Sample syllabi that demonstrate teaching across junior and senior undergraduate levels, including: sample syllabi from Canadian politics or Canadian policy courses, if available
    3. Sample student evaluations and peer/chair teaching evaluations, if available

Academic reference letters are not required with the application, but as the competition progresses, candidates may be asked to provide three confidential references.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Kari Roberts, Chair of the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at kroberts@mtroyal.ca.

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