Assistant Professor, Human Resources - (999734.1)

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. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.

Mount Royal University is situated on an ancient and storied land that is 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. Learn more about MRU's Land Acknowledgement.

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 Business, Communication Studies, and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communications Studies and Aviation has a student body of approximately 4000 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies, and an Aviation program. The Bissett School of Business hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

About the BBA, Human Resources

The Department of General Management & Human Resources offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both General Management and Human Resources. The BBA in General Management helps students understand the “big picture” in a variety of business sectors. The BBA in Human Resources helps students build a solid academic foundation to pursue career possibilities in human resources. The program focuses on driving organizational performance through recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, employee performance and engagement, organizational learning and development, labour relations, transition management, organizational metrics, and HR strategy. Our graduates are well prepared to pursue a career in Human Resources and obtain the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.

About the Role

The Department of General Management & Human Resources at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2025. We seek an individual who can contribute meaningfully to the human resources program and can provide teaching expertise to several of the core HR courses, including: Labour Relations, Compensation and Benefits, and Occupational Health and Safety. The successful candidate may also have the option of developing and delivering special topics in HR course(s) in the future. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interests in each applicable subject area.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/scholarship/service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member is involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. There is an option to change work patterns after tenure. Faculty are expected to teach six 3-credit hour courses per academic year on the TSS pattern or eight 3-credit hour courses per academic year on the TS pattern. Class sizes typically average between 35-40 students.

This tenure-track faculty will be hired into a TSS work pattern. This means that the faculty member will be responsible for teaching three courses each semester, have an active program of research, and will be involved in various service roles.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outlines, course materials, activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and maintaining course learning management system.
• Research: executing a program of research within the context of an undergraduate university.
• Administration: administer final exams, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in course-related meetings, as required.
• Service: may include coaching student competition teams, mentoring student clubs, assisting with the development of curriculum, and serving on departmental or university committees.
• Community: At Mount Royal University our industry connections are an important and integral part of our programs. The successful candidate will be required to actively liaise with human resources industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Bissett School of Business.

General Qualifications (TSS)

• A completed PhD in human resources, labour relations, or a closely related field, is required. ABD candidates will be considered as long as the defense date is set prior to the start date.
• An emerging or established program of research.
• Teaching experience in human resources at the post-secondary level and the demonstrated ability to teach introductory through to senior-level human resources courses.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development in equity, diversity, and inclusion and has experience ensuring the learning environment is accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population.
• Preference for candidates with experience teaching in one or more of the following areas: Labour Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Learning and Development, and/or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset.
• Experience with Indigenous Relations and established connections to Indigenous communities, including students, is an asset.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive 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.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. Mount Royal University offers a competitive total compensation package including health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days 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 physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.