Credit Contract Appointment, Finance

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University (MRU) grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. MRU 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. MRU provides exceptional teaching, personalized learning and a strong foundation of experiential learning. We are striving to become one of Canada’s top destinations for undergraduate studies.

MRU 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. Calgary is located less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. The city brings a mix of dynamic big city energy, cheerful western hospitality, and wondrous natural beauty.

MRU 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 Faculty of Business and Communications Studies has a student body of approximately 3,400 students and is composed of the Bissett School of Business and the School of Communication Studies. 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 School of Communication Studies consists of three departments: Public Relations, Information Design, and Broadcast Media Studies and Journalism.

The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.

The Department of Accounting and Finance offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in both Accounting and Finance. Students completing the BBA - Accounting program are prepared for direct entry to the CPA Professional Education Program. The BBA - Finance major offers two concentration choices, including Financial Analysis and Financial Services, to students. Students completing the Financial Analysis concentration are well prepared to pursue a Chartered Financial Analysts ® (CFA) designation upon graduation. After completion of all courses in the Financial Services concentration, students are prepared to write the examinations leading to the Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP) designation. The Department will start the third concentration, Investment Fund Management, in the fall of 2024.  

The Department of Accounting and Finance at the Bissett School of Business invites applications for credit contract instructors in Finance. While we welcome applications to teach a variety of courses in Finance, we anticipate requiring assistance with the following subject areas:

Introductory and intermediate finance, personal finance, international finance, personal financial planning, strategic investment planning, estate planning, and other topics as they arise.

Teaching times will vary, but may include daytime and evening opportunities.

• Instruction: 
  • course delivery (either face-to-face or online) including preparation of course outline
  • teaching all assigned classes for the semester
  • lesson preparation
  • creation of assessments
  • examination invigilation and grading of quizzes and examinations
  • development and maintenance of a course on D2L site including a running gradebook
• Administration: 
  • maintenance of instructor office hours
  • input of final grades on course completion
  • participation in scheduled course meetings with other faculty

• Minimum of Master’s degree in Finance or relevant discipline
• A relevant professional designation such as CFA or CFP would be an advantage
• Excellence in university or college teaching, or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years applicable professional experience
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills 

Closing Date: Open until suitable candidate found

A cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three (3) references, must be submitted as a single PDF document.  Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

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 at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp .