Assistant Professor

Description:

Assistant Professor, General Management

About This Position

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 Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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, General Management

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 General Management helps students build a solid academic foundation to pursue career possibilities in human resources. Core Courses include Human Resources, Marketing, Global Business Environment and Business Communication, Operations Management, Business Law, Organizational Behaviour, and Strategic Management.

About The Role

The Department of General Management and Human Resources at Mount Royal University (Calgary) invites applications for a three-year, limited-term faculty position in the area of general management at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will teach courses that align with their expertise or background, including General Management core classes: Management Principles and Practices, Business Communication, Organizational Behaviour, and Strategic Management. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach a departmental elective course or develop and deliver a special topic course in General Management in the future. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interests in each applicable subject area of interest.

This 3-year, limited-term appointment is offered on MRU’s teaching/service pattern (TS) that has a focus on teaching and service rather than research. Therefore, the successful candidate will be expected to teach eight 3-credit hour courses per academic year and will be an active participant in various service roles. Class sizes average between 35-40 students per section.

Responsibilities
 

• Instruction: prepare materials for course delivery including course outlines, resources, readings, activities, lessons, assessments, and learning management systems; support and respond to students outside of scheduled class time; deliver assigned courses; and
• Administration: administer final exams, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in course-related meetings, as required; and
• Service: may include: coaching student competition teams, mentoring student clubs, assisting with the development of curriculum, and serving on departmental or university committees; and
• 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 industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Bissett School of Business.
   

Qualifications
 

• PhD or DBA in Management (or closely related discipline) is preferred. A combination of a Master’s degree and substantial industry experience in management may also be considered;
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and the ability to teach a range of courses within General Management;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development in equity, diversity, and inclusion and experience ensuring the learning environment is accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population;
• Experience with curriculum development is an asset;
• Professional or industry engagement experience is an asset;
• The Department will give preference to candidates who have experience with Indigenous Relations and established connections to Indigenous communities, including students