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Job Title

Assistant Professor, Marketing

Job Type

Permanent

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About this Position

About the Faculty of Business, Communication and Aviation

The Department of Innovation and Marketing, Faculty of Business, Communication and Aviation at Mount Royal University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Innovation which will commence July 1st 2026, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

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 three degrees and their majors, students are offered a variety of minors, concentrations and certificates to complement their major.

About the Department of Innovation and Marketing

The Department currently offers a degree program in Business Administration with a major, minor and certificate in Marketing, and minors and concentrations in both Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation.

The Bachelor of Business Administration – Marketing program develops marketing professionals who can effectively blend insight, strategy, and creativity to bring extraordinary products, services, and campaigns to the marketplace. Students are exposed to marketing in many experiential learning settings and work with real-life clients including non-profit organizations, marketing agencies, start-ups, large corporations, and in-house marketing teams across a variety of industries.

The Department has undergone an intensive review for the BBA. As a result, the marketing program is enhancing the creative and strategic strengths of our learning community, developing robust and rich connections between students and our professional community through work integrated learning, and improving the focus on delivering applied skills to augment students’ job market readiness and to align the program with the university’s commitment to providing enriched learning opportunities beyond the traditional curriculum.

About the Role

The Department of Innovation and Marketing invites applications for a tenure-track position in Marketing which will commence July 1st, 2026, subject to final budgetary approval, at the rank of Assistant Professor.

New faculty are hired into one of two work patterns. The teaching/scholarship/service pattern (TSS) focuses on teaching with the requirement that the faculty member be involved in a research program as well as service to the Mount Royal community. The teaching/service pattern (TS) focuses on teaching and service only. The successful candidate for this role will be hired into the teaching/service pattern (TS).There is an option to change work patterns after tenure.

The preferred candidate must have the qualifications and experience described below:

A terminal degree in marketing or a closely related field is preferred. A minimum of a Masters degree is required.
Progressively senior experience in the field of marketing or related fields is preferred.
The successful applicant must demonstrate excellence in teaching.
The marketing expertise to teach introductory and senior level courses.
The ability to initiate and develop new course material and other curricular content at the undergraduate level. Experience developing courses is preferred.
Additional expertise in areas such as the impact of technology, AI and emerging trends in marketing.
Capacity to initiate and actively collaborate with colleagues, community and industry partners in work-integrated and experiential learning approaches to teaching at the undergraduate level.

For further information, contact Bahman Radnejad, Chair, Department of Innovation and Marketing at bradnejad@mtroyal.ca

Closing Date: Jan 12, 2026

A complete dossier should be submitted including:

Cover letter describing your interest in the position and fit with the department, explicitly stating which courses you are qualified to teach (one to two pages).
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Teaching Philosophy Statement (One Page).
Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., previous student teaching evaluations, teaching awards, etc.)
The contact information for three (3) references who can speak to various dimensions of your professional and/or academic life (teaching, service, industry engagement, community involvement, etc.).

Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition #996560], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 998191, CV.pdf).

Note: MFRA positions are not part of the hybrid work program

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note 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.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

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. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

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 MRU, 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.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

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, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

Job Details

Assistant Professor, Marketing - (3513)

About the Faculty of Business, Communication and Aviation

About the Department of Innovation and Marketing

About the Role