Adjunct Instructors - Data Science Program - 2023/2024

SAIT’s Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Studies focuses on the non-credit programming for the individual learner. We create courses and programs for life-long learning with career at our core. Our courses range from exploring general interests to up-skilling for career advancement and reskilling for career changes. We complete all background activities required to set up our products for students to purchase and experience several delivery options.

CEPS is hiring Business Analysis Instructors to join our team to instruct courses within the International Business Analysis & Automation Program and also our domestic Courses.

All these courses run from 12 noon – 4pm at SAIT Main Campus

Classes will run Mon-Fri

Face to Face delivery

Courses and Dates

Data Science - Fall Semester

DATA 036 - Data for Decision Making – International (5-Sep-23 - 15-Sep-23)

DATA 037 - Data Concepts – International (18-Sep-23 - 2-Oct-23)

DATA 039 - Data Architecture – International (3-Oct-23 - 18-Oct-23)

DATA 042 - Data Storage and Serving – International (19-Oct-23 - 2-Nov-23)

DATA 041 - Data Preparation – International (3-Nov-23 - 20-Nov-23)

DATA 040 - Data Delivery - International (21-Nov-23 - 5-Dec-23)

DATA 043 - Data Analysis Applications – International (6-Dec-23 - 20-Dec-23)

Data Science - Winter Semester

CPRG 011 - Introduction to Python Programming – International (2-Jan-24 - 9-Jan-24)

CPRG 012 - Python and Data Analytics – International (10-Jan-24 - 19-Jan-24)

DATA 048 - Data Storytelling and Visualization – International (22-Jan-24 - 31-Jan-24)

PROJ 052 - Data Science Project – International (1-Feb-24 - 13-Feb-24)

Role

• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes if given the course outline
• Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives
• Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
• Be an active and engaged member of the School
• Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
• Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners if applicable given the course outline
• All other duties as required for the position
• Attend all SAIT training as required
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors

Qualifications

• Current Industry experience, first hand knowledge of what employers and industry seek, want and need in terms of Data Science professionals across various industries.
• Maintain attentiveness to the deliverables of the engagement and respond to communication in a timely manner
• Bachelor’s degree in business or education.
• Extensive Data Science experience
• Have strong English written and verbal communication skills to articulate concepts, ideas, and theory clearly
• Have strong attention to detail in written communication
• Previous experience with Brightspace or other LMS is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Previous teaching experience is considered a strong asset
• Maintain reliability and accountability to timelines and project milestones
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Proficiency with virtual meeting tools and technology: Zoom, MS Teams, Webcam, Microphone

Job classification: Adjunct Instructor

# of positions: Multiple

Posting closing date: June 30, 2023

Position end date: Aug 31, 2024

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.

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