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Assistant Professor, Marketing - (3706)

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Job Title

Assistant Professor, Marketing

Job Type

Limited Term

Union

MRFA

Salary Grade

Position End Date (if applicable)

8/15/2028

Location

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

About this Position

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation

The Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation has approximately 4,000 students and includes the EFMD-accredited Bissett School of Business and the School of Communication Studies. The Bissett School of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with majors in General Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Finance, International Business, Supply Chain Management, and Marketing. Aviation is also part of the Bissett School of Business. The Aviation programs include a Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAM), an Aviation Diploma, and a flight school at our Springbank Aviation Campus. The School of Communication Studies offers a Bachelor of Communication Studies with majors in Journalism and Digital Media, Broadcast Media Studies, Information Design, and Public Relations. In addition to the degrees and majors offered in the Faculty, students may take 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, Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation at Mount Royal University invites applications for a 2-year limited-term position in Marketing which will commence August 15th, 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).

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

A terminal degree (Ph.D., DBA, etc.) in marketing or a closely related field is preferred. A minimum of a Master's degree is required.
Related industry experience in the field of marketing or related fields is preferred.
The successful applicant should demonstrate excellence in teaching.
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.
Demonstrated expertise in marketing sufficient to teach courses at both introductory and senior levels.
Additional expertise in areas such as marketing analytics, marketing strategy, AI in marketing, and/or emerging trends in marketing is an asset.

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

To Apply

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.).

Closing Date: April 30th, 2026

Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Position #], [Requisition #], [Document].pdf (ex. Smith, 996917, CV.pdf).

Note: Faculty 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 - (3706)

About the Faculty of Business, Communication Studies and Aviation

About the Department of Innovation and Marketing

About the Role

To Apply