Credit-Free Instructor, Event Management

About the Role

The Faculty is seeking professionals interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the Event Management Extension Certificate program.

Courses may include:

• Introduction of Event Planning
• Resource Management for Event Planning
• Event Logistics
• Event Risk Management
• Event Marketing
• Event Production
• Event Management: Final Project

Please see our website for further program and course details: .

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with approved course content, concepts, materials, and the learning management system (LMS) course site.
• Comply with Mount Royal University and Continuing Education policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Review course outline and update assessment due dates, as required.
• Attend instructor meetings, as required.
• Deliver approved course content and learning activities.
• Assess and grade learner assignments and assessments.
• Provide timely learner communication, feedback, and support, including course announcements through the LMS and individual meetings, as required.
• Facilitate scheduled online class meetings, as required.
• Communicate with the programming team throughout the duration of the course, as required.
• Submit learner final grades.
• Participate in grade reviews and appeals, as required.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to the programming team regarding course delivery and the learner experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in event management.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience working in the event management field.
• Knowledge of current professional practices relevant to the program area.
• Ability to connect program concepts to practical workplace applications and professional examples.
• Effective facilitation/instructional skills in adult learning environments is an asset.
• Proficiency with the D2L learning management system or equivalent is an asset.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (including Google Meet).
• Understanding of the principles of adult education.
• Professionalism (including excellent communication skills).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation is an asset.