Senior Lecturer Communication Studies

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 38 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.

Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Business and Communication Studies is formed by two schools.  The Bissett School of Business offers a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and hosts four departments: General Management & Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, International Business & Supply Chain Management, and Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Social Innovation. The School of Communication Studies offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Communication (BCMM). It is home to approximately 25 full-time faculty and 37 contract faculty.

The successful candidate’s academic home will be in the School of Communication Studies, where students receive a Bachelor of Communication (BCMM), majoring in one of four areas:

• Journalism & Digital Media

• Broadcast Media Studies

• Information Design

• Public Relations

We invite applications for a senior lecturer position in Communication Studies, commencing July 1, 2024 subject to final budgetary approval. The senior lecturer teaches 9 courses per academic year with focused service contributions and no scholarship requirements. Please see the extracted pages from the MRFA Collective Agreement  for more information about the the senior lecturer role. The successful candidate will teach all, or some, of the four core communication theory courses common to all BCMM students:

While other non-core communication theory courses (COMM 3501 & COMM 3515)  are potentially available for teaching, the overriding focus for the senior lecturer is on the four cores.

The senior lecturer will also lead, or support, curriculum development and coordination of these courses for the School of Communication Studies. The role will require active engagement with a large contract faculty group, contributing to the development and sharing of common teaching resources to ensure continuity across sections in COMM 2500, COMM 2501, COMM 3500 and COMM 4501.

The successful candidate's home department will be located in the School of Communication Studies. Our group is dedicated to teaching excellence and research-informed practice. We are collaborative and committed to ensuring your interests, expertise, and lived experience have a meaningful place in our collaborative environment. The School prides itself in continual engagement with students.

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, first consideration will be given to internal applicants who meet the requirements.

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a communications-related area 

• Significant teaching experience in a post-secondary setting in the areas of media history or communication theory

• Experience with inclusive educational curricula design related to communication studies, with a demonstrable commitment to EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility) 

• Demonstrated commitment to collaborations with colleagues, willingness to share teaching materials, disciplinary resources, best practices, and a team-oriented mindset

• Willingness to work closely with a contract faculty group to achieve shared teaching and learning goals

• Experience with multiple delivery modes and methods, such as online, in-person, flipped (blended), and team-based

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development 

• Ability to translate lived experience into decolonized pedagogy
  

Examples of Additional Experience We Value

• Proficiency in multi-modal curriculum design

• Evidence of aligning educational content across multiple sections of a course for cohesive and effective delivery 

• Ability to bridge theoretical concepts to practical applications through knowledge mobilization and dissemination 

• Leadership in community service learning initiatives (i.e. working with external stakeholders to facilitate learning opportunities)

If you require accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us, and we will work together to meet your request.

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, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public. 

Closing Date: We will begin reviewing internal applications on February 22, 2024, at 4 pm MT. The position will remain open until filled

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

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position, emphasizing your experience in curricular design and collaboration with colleagues. Highlight instances where your project planning skills extended beyond individual courses.

• Curriculum Vitae

• Evidence of teaching effectiveness including student evaluations