Credit Appointment, Texts and Ideas

Credit Contract Appointment, Texts and Ideas (3746)
Job Type: Contract
Union: MRFA
Position End Date: 12/22/2026

About the Role
The Department of General Education invites applications for contract lecturer positions in Cluster Two, Values Beliefs and Identity for the fall semester, commencing September 2026.

The Department of General Education delivers the General Education component within all of Mount Royal’s baccalaureate degrees. General Education is organized around four thematic clusters. The aims of courses taught in cluster two are to “provide students with the opportunity to critically explore the values, beliefs, and ideas that shape, and are shaped by, human experience.” The foundation courses explore personal and cultural expressions through “art, music, literature, philosophy, and critical thinking.”

Cluster two courses aim to provide a broad historical and cultural perspectives.

GNED 1202 – Texts and Ideas
Successful candidates will be invited to lecture in this foundation‑level course exploring "how specific ideas shape attitudes, belief systems, and values through the perspectives of various disciplines. Through the critical reading of key texts, students will learn about the nature, origins and relevance of one or more ideas, such as “leadership,” “mind,” “the self,” “modernity,” or “the good life.”

Qualifications
Terminal Masters degree or PhD (ABD will also be considered) in a humanistic discipline, and undergraduate teaching and/or professional experience. Qualified Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.

A complete dossier including a letter of application that details your approach to General Education, curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching excellence should be submitted quoting the competition number. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, 1234, Curriculum ).

Closing Date:  Open until suitable candidates are found.
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. A student‑focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top‑calibre programs, high‑quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research.

What We Offer
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 MRU, 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. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

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, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

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