Job Description:

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. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, nearly 15,000 credit students choose from 12 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.
Mount Royal University 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.
Mount Royal University 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.

About the Faculty of Continuing Education

The Faculty of Continuing Education at Mount Royal University is responsible for the revenue generating program delivery of non credit programming. This includes adult continuing studies in business and professional education, community and health studies, academic upgrading and occupational programming. The Faculty also houses the Mount Royal Conservatory which provides trusted musical education for all ages. Rounding out the programming is the Transitional Vocational Program (TVP) and the Inclusive Post Secondary Education program which support adult learners with developmental disabilities. The Faculty of Continuing Education prides itself in offering accessible, relevant and meaningful programming to learners in pursuit of professional and personal development.
Mount Royal University offers credit-free Academic Upgrading courses through the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension to prepare students for post-secondary studies. Students may improve high school grades or take courses they may have missed to prepare for admission into Alberta’s colleges and universities. Academic Upgrading courses are not eligible for credit towards a high school diploma.

About the Role

The Faculty of Continuing Education is seeking instructors with the ability to teach the following course(s):
XPFT-20401: Fitness Program Design
Course Description
Students will learn how to use the skills and knowledge they have acquired in previous courses to develop individualized training programs. This will result in customized personal fitness training that is safe, effective, and meets the needs of the clients.
Days & Times Offered:
Tues/Thurs, January 7 - April 1, 5:00-6:55 PM




Course Materials and Textbook(s)
American College of Sports Medicine. (2017 ). ACSM's resources for the personal trainer (5th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Brooks, D. S. (2004). The complete book of personal training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Please see our website for further program and course details: mru.ca/pft

Responsibilities

The course consists of 48 hours of classroom instruction using the approved curriculum, invigilation of the final exam, design and implementation of applicable curriculum assessment measures, and marking and submission of final course grades. The instructor must also maintain regular contact with the PFT Administration team and adhere to program policies and deadlines.
Instruction:

• Lesson preparation
• Course delivery
• Marking/grading
• Course outline preparation
• Facilitate course delivery using approved curriculum and learning materials
• Review and revision of course assessments

Administration:

• Marking and submission of course grades
• Maintain regular contact with the program administrative team
• Participate in virtual instructor meetings and individual meetings with the program coordinator as required
• Participate in meetings and adhere to program policies and deadlines

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Science, Kinesiology or related field required
• Completed Ph.D. is an asset
• 3-5 years of applicable professional experience
• Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum two years of experience of instructional experience in an adult education environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Proficiency with the D2L learning management system is an asset

Closing Date: October 24, 2024
A cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume should be submitted as part of your application in .pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number] [Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. 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.