Credit-Free Instructor, Public Relations and Communications Management

Job Title

Credit-Free Instructor, Public Relations and Communications Management

Requisition #

X00003.151

Job Type

Hourly (for Contract)

Union or Employee Group

Exempt

Classification

Education

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location:

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

Posting

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 Métis 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 Continuing Education & Extension

The 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 Role

The department is seeking an enthusiastic professional interested in sharing their knowledge, passion, and expertise to teach in the following program.

Public Relations and Communications Management Extension Certificate

(Live, Online and Online)

Courses may include:

Fundamentals of Public Relations and Communications Management

Applied Writing and Editing for Public Relations

Business Basics for the PR Practitioner

Social Media Strategies and Crisis Communication

Communication Research, Evaluation and Analytics

In your application, please specify ALL course(s) you would feel comfortable teaching.

Please see our website for further program and course details: https: // ce.mtroyal.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=1037732

Responsibilities

Instruction

Lesson preparation

Marking/grading of assignments

Providing timely written and verbal feedback to students

Course outline preparation

Facilitate course delivery using approved curriculum, learning materials and platform

Review and revision of course assessments with the program team as required

Applying relevant policies (academic accommodations, Code of Student Academic Integrity, etc.)

Online instruction

Hosting virtual Google Meet sessions with students as required

Posting regular announcements and participating in discussion board threads

Accessing the course daily; however, there are no predetermined times of the day an instructor is required to be online in asynchronous offerings

Administration

Timely marking and submission of course grades

Maintaining regular contact with the program administrative team

Participating in occasional instructor meetings and individual meetings with the program coordinator as required

Qualifications

Post-secondary and/or industry credential in a related field

3 - 5 years of work experience in the public relations industry or in a role where public relations principles and practices are applied

Experience teaching, training, presenting or public speaking

Familiarity with the principles of adult education and experience teaching adult learners

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Self-motivated and self-directed

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Familiarity with the D2L learning management system is an asset

Online instructors must have reliable equipment and internet service throughout the entire period of the course

Closing Date: April 3, 2024

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name, Requisition Number, Document Title.pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority.

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 athttps:// www. cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on the 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. 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.