Assistant Professor, Child and Youth Care (CYCC)

Description

About the Faculty of Health Community and Education

The Faculty of Health Community and Education (HCE) 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 : School of Nursing and Midwifery (SONM) Health and Physical Education Child Studies and Social Work and Education which offer a variety of degree diploma and certificate programs.

The Facultys strategic planguides the work of each unit the entire faculty and our people. Ani to pisi 2030 describes the spider web and the interconnectedness of all people and things.

About the Bachelor of Child Studies (BCST)

The Child and Youth Care Program Bachelor of Child Studies Degree at Mount Royal University invites applications for a Tenure Track position which will ideally commenceJuly 1 position will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The Bachelor of Child Studies maintains a progressive approach to studies that focus on children and youth and emphasizes experiential learning child and youth care and early learning. The degree provides a theoretical foundation and valuable hands-on learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. Going beyond traditional program offerings the BCST focuses on creating experienced well-rounded graduates who are prepared to become strong advocates for children youth and families or to pursue further education at a graduate school level.

About the Role

The Bachelor of Child Studies is made up of two programs Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) and Child and Youth Care Counsellor (CYCC). Both programs emphasize collaboration and community leadership equipping students with a combination of theory and practical skills to make a difference in the lives of children and youth. We are currently looking to hire someone to teach in the Child and Youth Care (CYCC) Program with a specific focus on CYCC counselling skills assessment and intervention and foundational CYCC practice. The successful applicant will have : a Masters degree in Child and Youth Care or related discipline (PhD preferred) a Child and Youth Care credential and practice experience in the Child and Youth Care field. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is considered an asset.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching / scholarship / service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a scholarship program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching / service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. Applicants interested in the teaching / scholarship / service pattern should have the ability and intent to pursue a scholarship program.

To Apply

A complete dossier should be submitted including :

Cover letter describing your interest in the position and fit with the department explicitly stating which courses you are interested in / qualified to teach (one to two pages).

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Teaching Philosophy Statement (One Page).

Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g. previous student teaching evaluations teaching awards etc.)

The contact information for three (3) references who can speak to various dimensions of your professional and / or academic life (teaching service industry engagement community involvement etc.).

Please submita MAXIMUM of two PDF documents and title your .pdf document as follows : Last Name Requisition #998717 (ex. Smith 998717 ).

Closing Date : January 18 2026

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1