Assistant Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences

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. Today, Mount Royal offers 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and certificate options. It boasts a diverse community with nearly 16,000 credit students, more than 5,500 non-credit students and about 1,700 employees.

As a student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal is known for its top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Grounded in community, Mount Royal is a place where faculty, staff and alumni can know each other by name — and where everyone is welcome. Learn more about Mount Royal’s strategic academic direction at mru.ca/AcademicPlan .

Mount Royal 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. The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal 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.

The Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track position that will commence July 1, 2024, subject to final budgetary approval, at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

Mount Royal’s Faculty of Science and Technology offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Environmental Science, Geology, and General Science which allow students to prepare for a variety of exciting careers in science and technology by not only teaching them the basics of science but also how to be flexible and innovative problem-solvers.

Faculty members in the Faculty of Science and Technology also support the delivery of the liberal education component of all Mount Royal University undergraduate degree programs by teaching courses in General Education (GNED), Cluster-One: Numeracy and Scientific Literacy. In foundation level GNED courses students explore pre-disciplinary themes and subjects and are exposed to a range of academic disciplines while developing key undergraduate intellectual capacities.

The Department Earth and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science – Major in Geology, Bachelor of Science – Major in Environmental Science, as well as minors in Geology and Geography.

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences invites applications for a tenure track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to mainly support the BSc – Major in Environmental Science degree program.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. The focus for the position will be on teaching existing courses in the Environmental Science program, developing new courses in support of that program, and potentially teaching courses within the Geology program. The successful candidate will develop/maintain an active research program. The ability to involve undergraduate students in research and the ability to attract external funding, while not necessary, are considered assets. Priority will be given to applicants who specialize in one or more of the following areas:

• Environmental chemistry
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental (including air) monitoring
• Sustainable mineral resources
• Critical zone science

The successful candidate for this position will hold a PhD in Environmental Science or a closely related field with a strong theoretical foundation in environmental science. In cases where the doctorate is in a “related field”, it is the candidate’s responsibility to demonstrate sufficient expertise. Academic experience and relevant industry experience, especially in the area of regulatory management, will be considered significant assets for the position.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS). There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.

For further information, contact Dr. Michelle DeWolfe, Chair, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at [email protected] .

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: April 1, 2024

A complete dossier should be submitted online including:

• cover letter;
• curriculum vitae;
• teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three or more courses you would like to teach;
• an inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) statement that highlights ways you strive to advance these ideals in your classroom, or in your work more broadly;
• a research statement that includes a brief outline of your research/scholarship interests and plans for future work at a student-focused undergraduate university (i.e. Mount Royal University);
• and the names and contact information for three referees.

Please provide all documents in a single PDF document titled LastName,Initial-ReqNo.pdf (e.g. DeWolfe M., B-999999.pdf).