At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in the Event Management Extension Certificate program.
- Company: Join Mount Royal University, a leader in quality education for over 75 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid work environment and contribute to community learning.
- Other info: Flexible teaching opportunities with a focus on adult education and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a difference by sharing your event management expertise with eager learners.
- Qualifications: Must have a certificate or diploma in event management and relevant industry experience.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Credit-Free Instructor, Event Management - (4116)
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- Job Title
- Credit-Free Instructor, Event Management
- Job Type
- Contract
- Union
- Other
- Salary Grade
- Hybrid Work
- This position is eligible
- Location
- About this Position
- About the Faculty of Continuing Education
Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high-quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years.
Serving more than 30,000 students annually, our offerings include Ministry of Advanced Education-approved programs—such as academic upgrading, Transitional Vocational Programming, and occupational training in massage, personal fitness, and funeral education.
We also provide a diverse selection of professional development courses in business, technology, and health, alongside our Conservatory’s renowned music and speech arts programming.
Our courses cover a wide range of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health.
These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.
About the Role
The Faculty is seeking professionals interested in contributing their expertise to teach in the Event Management Extension Certificate program.
- Review and become familiar with approved course content, concepts, materials, and the learning management system (LMS) course site.
- Comply with Mount Royal University and Continuing Education policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
- Review course outline and update assessment due dates, as required.
- Attend instructor meetings, as required.
- Deliver approved course content and learning activities.
- Assess and grade learner assignments and assessments.
- Provide timely learner communication, feedback, and support, including course announcements through the LMS and individual meetings, as required.
- Facilitate scheduled online class meetings, as required.
- Communicate with the programming team throughout the duration of the course, as required.
- Submit learner final grades.
- Participate in grade reviews and appeals, as required.
- Provide feedback and recommendations to the programming team regarding course delivery and the learner experience.
Qualifications
- Certificate or Diploma in event management.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience working in the event management field.
- Knowledge of current professional practices relevant to the program area.
- Ability to connect program concepts to practical workplace applications and professional examples.
- Effective facilitation/instructional skills in adult learning environments is an asset.
- Proficiency with the D2L learning management system or equivalent is an asset.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (including Google Meet).
- Understanding of the principles of adult education.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Continuous learning mindset.
- Working knowledge of copyright and APA citation is an asset.
Closing Date
November 6, 2026
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 .
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Credit-Free Instructor, Event Management in Calgary employer: Mount Royal University
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