Adjunct Instructor - Ditg.prod., Comp For Tech.

Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.

The Opportunity

The position reports to the Business Math &Technology Literacy Academic Chair, you are responsible for ensuring first-year SAIT students acquire strong math, computer, problem-solving and analytical skills that are relevant to their disciplines, future careers and lives. The incumbent should be proficient in statistics, and financial math. In addition, a strong command of MS suite of applications, Google and Microsoft productivity tools, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), Python, and ProjectLibre software is required. A minimum of three years of industry and postsecondary teaching experience is required.

Note: This is a temporary, hourly-based adjunct position.

The Role

• Provide ongoing academic support, guidance and advice to learners
• Participate in SAIT’s instructor training program as required
• Prepare additional practical study to support learners as needed
• Evaluate students' progress and provide timely, formative feedback
• Develop application-based learning materials and assessments tailored to students' areas of specialty
• Familiarize students with available SAIT supports and make referrals as needed
• Deliver engaging courses
• Attend program and course meetings
• Perform related duties as assigned by the academic chair

Qualifications & Experience

• PMP designation is an asset
• The incumbent will be teaching to the schools of Petroleum, Manufacturing and electrical programs mainly. Qualifications and/or work experience in these areas are considered a strong asset.
• Ability to create a student-centred classroom environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience
• Teaching experience required

Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001

Hourly Rate: $80.00

# of positions: 1

Position End Date: December 13, 2024

Posting closing date: May 19, 2023

About SAIT

SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.

Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.

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