Credit Contract Appointment, Teaching Social Studies at Mount Royal University

About the Faculty of Health, Community and Education

Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Health, Community and Education is constantly looking forward to an inspired future where our efforts contribute to healthy communities and ultimately improve the quality of life of those with whom we interact. Our unique collection of programs tailored to health, community and education professions, creates a compelling collective. Our partnerships with the community, and within the post-secondary sector, open up new and exciting avenues that increase access and opportunity, while augmenting the overall student experience. The faculty of Health, Community and Education is comprised of four departments: Health and Physical Education, Education, Child Studies and Social Work, and Nursing and Midwifery which offer a variety of degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

About the Role

The Department of Education invites applications for sessional contract instructors starting in the Fall 2026 semester, which will commence September 1st, 2026 and end December 22nd, 2026. The Department of Education currently offers a four year Bachelor of Education Elementary degree.

The Department of Education invites applications for contract instructors with the ability to teach the following course(s):

EDUC 4107 Teaching Social Studies

• 001: Mondays 8:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
• 002: Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and course D2L site; and
• Administration: submit course attendance sheets, course outline signature forms, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or equivalent, with a Ph.D. preferred. The successful candidate will be required to provide the University with academic transcripts from degree-granting institutions. Employment contracts will be rescinded if the requirements are not met.
• Recent teaching experience in the K–12 system, with K-6 preferred and experience with teaching Social Studies.
• Relevant undergraduate teaching and/or professional experience.

Applicants are required to submit a complete dossier including curriculum vitae, list of references and evidence of teaching excellence. Please submit in .pdf format and title your document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, 1234, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).