About the Faculty of Health Community and Education

The Department of Health and Physical Education Faculty of Health Community and Education at Mount Royal University invites applications for a 1-year limited term position which will commence August 15 2026 subject to final budgetary approval at the Rank of Assistant Professor.

The Department of Health and Physical Education offers a fresh approach to health and physical education that is unique to Western Canada. Mount Royals distinctive four-year program emphasizes a comprehensive approach to health and physical education while providing students with valuable hands-on experiential learning opportunities in- and outside the classroom.

The Department currently offers a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education degree with specializations in four majors (Athletic Therapy Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership Physical Literacy and Sport and Recreation Management) and a Post Bachelors certificate in Athletic Therapy.

About the Role

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 research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only.

The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS). The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of eight three-credit-hour courses per academic year (typically four courses in each of the fall and winter semesters). The candidate may also have coordination responsibilities for the Athletic Therapy program up to a maximum of two course releases.

The department is seeking an individual with an ability to teach in Athletic Therapy and related areas of specialization. All applicants must be a certified Athletic Therapist in Canada in good standing and have completed a Masters degree however a PhD is preferred. Experience with program coordination is an asset. The successful candidate will be able to teach in one or more of the following areas (in order of priority):

• Professional Practice
• Clinical and Field Practicum
• Anatomy
• Physical Literacy
• Specific courses in the department for which we are seeking expertise include: ATTH 2050; ATTH 3150 ATTH 3152 ATTH 3160 ATTH 3162 ATTH 4150 ATTH 4152 PHYL 2530; course descriptions are available online at: further information about the position contact Marty Clark Chair Department of Health and Physical Education at or .

  Closing date: February 2 2026

  A complete dossier should be submitted including curriculum vitae a list of three (3) references and evidence of teaching excellence. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last Name Requisition Number (ex. Smith 9999 ).