About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation
The Faculty of Business, Communication Studies & Aviation comprises the Bissett School of Business, the School of Communication Studies and the Aviation Program. The Bissett School of Business offers a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with majors in accounting, human resources, general management (with concentrations in innovation and entrepreneurship, social innovation). Students in the Bissett School of Business can take a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree. The Aviation Program is housed in the Department of International Business, Supply Chain and Aviation and offers a two-year Aviation Diploma and the newly launched four-year Bachelor of Aviation Management. Students in the School of Communications Studies take a four-year Bachelor of Communication Studies (BComms) and can pursue majors in Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, Journalism and Public Relations. In addition to the two degrees and their majors, students are offered a variety of minors, concentrations and certificates to complement their major. The Bissett School of Business is an accredited member of EFMD, a global, non-profit, membership-driven organization dedicated to management development.
About the Role
Credit Contract Faculty- Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Social Innovation - (X000) 2025-2026.
The Department of Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Social Innovation invites applications for part-time sessional / contract appointments for the following semesters:
● Fall 2025 semester (commencing September 4th, ending December 22, 2025)
● Winter 2026 semester (commencing January 6th, ending April 25, 2026).
For the Fall 2025 semester, we anticipate the need for contract faculty member(s) to teach the following courses:
1) ENTR 2301-02 Innovation & Entr. Experience W 0830 - 1120
2) ENTR 2301-04 Innovation & Entr. Experience MW 1430 - 1550
3) ENTR 3302-03 Creativity for Entr. Practice TR 0830 - 0950
4) ENTR 3901 -02 Harnessing AI for Business F 1000 - 1250
5) ENTR 4433-10 Business Plan Development TR 1600 - 1720
6) ENTR 4433-07 Business Plan Development TR 1300-1420
7) ENTR 3370-01 Society, Innovation & Enterprise TR 1300-1420
8) MKTG 2150-16 Fundamentals of Marketing MW 1300 - 1420
9) SINV 2201-02 Intro to Social Innovation MW 1000-1120
10) SINV 3305-03 Agents of Social Change TR 1130-1250
Please note that classes are in person.
For the Winter 2026 semester, we anticipate the need for contract faculty member(s) to teach the following courses:
1) ENTR 4433-01 Business Plan Development MW 0830 - 0950
2) ENTR 4433-08 Business Plan Development MW 1000 - 1120
3) ENTR 4433-10 Business Plan Development MW 0830 - 0950
Please note that classes are in person.
Information about salary can be found in the Collective Agreement, here
Responsibilities
Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, other course materials, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and management/oversight of Brightspace
Learning Management System (D2L) and
Administration: submit course outline, complete signature forms, assignment and /or exam grading, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.
Qualifications
We seek applicants with a minimum of Master’s degree or equivalent (PhD or DBA preferred) inEntrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Innovation, or a related discipline. Practitioner experience is a strong asset. While previous experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred, experience in a teaching role (such as training and workshop facilitation) may also be considered.
● A Master’s is required, and a completed PhD or DBA is an asset.
● Candidates should demonstrate excellence in university or college teaching.
● Professional experience is strongly recommended.
● Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are required.
● Record of successful teaching performance or clear potential to become a successful instructor in one of the fields (i.e., Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Social Innovation) .
● Willingness to learn MRU systems and technological tools, and openness to online delivery if the need arises.
● Willingness to attend on campus academic development seminars to develop teaching skills.
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found (application review process starts by May 5th, 2025)
A cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume should be submitted as part of your application in.pdf format. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number[Title of Contents].pdf (ex. Smith, X00000, Curriculum Vitae.pdf).
Please include in your cover letter the courses that you prefer to teach.
Please contact Dr. Amir Bahman Radnejad, the department Chair at bradnejad@mtroyal.ca if you have any questions.
If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on the accommodation request.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
