Credit Contract Appointment – Linguistic Anthropology

Job title:

Credit Contract Appointment – Linguistic Anthropology

Company

Mount Royal University

Job description

Job TitleCredit Contract Appointment – Linguistic AnthropologyRequisition #X00002.202Job TypeContractUnion or Employee GroupMRFAClassificationPosition End Date (if applicable)4/23/2025LocationMRU Main Campus – Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University (MRU) grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. MRU 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. MRU provides exceptional teaching, personalized learning and a strong foundation of experiential learning. We are striving to become one of Canada’s top destinations for undergraduate studies.MRU 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. Calgary is located less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains. The city brings a mix of dynamic big city energy, cheerful western hospitality, and wondrous natural beauty.MRU 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-identifyAbout the Faculty of ArtsThe Faculty of Arts houses the following departments: General Education, Economics, Justice & Policy Studies, English, Languages & Cultures, Humanities, Interior Design, Psychology, and Sociology & Anthropology. It currently offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts-Criminal Justice, and Bachelor of Interior Design.The Department of Sociology & Anthropology currently offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts, Honours degree programs with majors in Sociology and Anthropology. Sociology at Mount Royal focuses on power and social inequality, social justice, oppression and resistance, and intersectionality.For more information on our Department, please visit http://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/Arts/Departments/SociologyAnthropology/i ndex.htmAbout the RoleThe department is seeking an instructor with the ability and availability to teach the following course::ANTH 1106 – Introduction to Linguistic AnthropologyMonday and Wednesday from 8:30am to 9:50am (In Person)Responsibilities

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and course Blackboard site; and
• Administration: submit course attendance sheets, course outline signature forms, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with preference given to those applicants with a complete or near-complete PhD in Anthropology or Linguistics.

Closing Date: November 22, 2024To apply submit the following as as a single PDF document:Letter of interestCurriculum vitaeProposed course outline/s for selected course(s);Evidence of teaching experienceNames of two people to act as academic referencesPlease title your PDF document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. 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 .If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

Expected salary

Location

Calgary, AB

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:43:48 GMT

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