Assistant Professor, Human Resources

About the Role

The Department of General Management & Human Resources at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2026. We seek an individual who can contribute meaningfully to the human resources program and can provide teaching expertise to several of the core HR courses, including: Introduction to Human Resources, Transition Management, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Learning, and Organizational Development. The successful candidate may also have the option of developing and delivering special topics in HR course(s) in the future. Applicants are encouraged to highlight their qualifications and interests in each applicable subject area.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/ scholarship/ service pattern (TSS) has a focus on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member is involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/ service pattern (TS) has a focus on teaching and service only. There is an option to change work patterns after tenure. Faculty are expected to teach six 3-credit hour courses per academic year on the TSS pattern or eight 3-credit hour courses per academic year on the TS pattern. Class sizes typically average between 35-40 students.

This tenure-track faculty will be hired into a TS work pattern. This means that the faculty member will be responsible for teaching 8 courses per year (usually 4 in each of the fall and winter terms with some flexibility) and will be involved in various service roles. Per our Collective Agreement, “a candidate who has two or more years’ service in a tenure track position or a full-time academic staff appointment at a Universities Canada accredited, or equivalent, institution may have up to two years credited towards the probationary period at Mount Royal University” (Article 4.3.9.2, p.17).

Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outlines, course materials, activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and maintaining course learning management system.
• Administration: administer final exams, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in course-related meetings, as required.
• Service: may include coaching student competition teams, mentoring student clubs, assisting with the development of curriculum, and serving on departmental and university committees.
• Community: At Mount Royal University our industry connections are an important and integral part of our programs. The successful candidate will be required to actively liaise with human resources industry partners or professional associations on behalf of the Bissett School of Business.

General Qualifications (TS):

• A PhD in human resources or a closely related field is preferred and a Masters degree is required. A combination of a Masters degree and substantial industry experience in human resources will also be considered;
• Teaching experience in human resources at the post-secondary level and the ability to teach introductory through to senior level human resources courses;
• Preference for candidates with experience teaching Introduction to Human Resources and one or more of the following areas: Transition Management, Compensation and Benefits, Organizational Learning, and Organizational Development;
• Skills/experience in designing/redesigning post-secondary curriculum an asset;
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development in equity, diversity, and inclusion and has experience ensuring the learning environment is accessible and inclusive for a diverse student population;
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills;
• Experience with Indigenous Relations and established connections to Indigenous communities, including students, is an asset.