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, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 38 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 Office of International Education

Learning has no borders. To ensure the richest education possible, Mount Royal University has built an international education program that is widely regarded as leading edge. Mount Royal University’s English Language Program is situated within the Office of International Education. The English Language Program is a full time, non-credit program for domestic and international English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners. Its focus is classroom-delivered academic English courses that prepare learners for entry into post-secondary study. Programs and courses are delivered face-to-face, online and on-site in Canada and overseas.

About the Role

Reporting to the English Language Program Administrator, the Curriculum Specialist is responsible for supporting a curriculum renewal process with the department Curriculum Team. The primary purpose is to produce a complete curriculum document that reflects the needs of the students and institution post-Covid for the LEAP full time English Program, launched in Fall 2020. Supporting documentation will include materials designed to support onboarding and delivery for course instructors. Participation as a team member in daily procedures and attendance at area meetings are also required.

This position is a limited term, full-time role working 35 hours per week until July 31, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the ELP curriculum team in the renewal of the full time LEAP program curricula.
• Develop, amend and produce a curriculum document for courses in the LEAP program.
• Develop course guides for each specific course offered including course syllabi.
• Support establishing an instructional package for a course which contains the set of assessment components and materials for instruction (with supporting documents) as the instructor’s resources for overall course and lesson planning.
• Attend meetings to ensure implementation of curricula, syllabus alignment with curricula, and to respond to issues and concerns and regular staff meetings.
• Support program delivery as needed by providing classroom instruction and invigilating exams as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Curriculum Studies or a related field.
• Teaching experience consisting of a minimum five to eight years full-time teaching English as an Additional Language to adults in Canada and/or internationally in a post-secondary setting.
• TESL Canada Standard Three Permanent certification
• Experience in course programming and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of and experience with alternative delivery methods (online, blended, etc.)
• Effective administration skills (ability to organize, establish priorities and manage conflicting demands, set deadlines and lead small teams or projects).
• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team player.
• Ability to produce high quality documentation.
• Highly competent with technology used for education delivery and research and administration.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

At Mount Royal University, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, climbing, aquatics, sports and certifications for students, employees and the public.

Salary: $55,982 - $70,841 per annum (Subject to retroactive increase based on Gain Sharing Conditions as per the Government of Alberta)

Closing Date: February 28, 2024

Please note: STRONG INTERNAL CANDIDATE

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

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.