Instructor- Data Analytics Jobs

SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is committed to preparing our students to thrive in the borderless, global economy. We offer an exciting range of media and technology programs built on a foundation of applied, technology-immersed experiences and enhanced with work-integrated learning opportunities.

How do we make this happen? Through a committed school of experts focused on the values of excellence in learning and learners, partnerships and collaboration, and being flexible and forward thinking. SADT is SAIT’s boldest transformation to date — designed with the future in mind and working closer with industry than ever. Join us as we strive to instigate a new world!

The Opportunity

The School for Advanced Digital Technology at SAIT offers an exciting and diverse range of programs in information, media, and engineering technologies. From broadcast and print journalism to web development and beyond, our career programs position graduates for success by providing learning experiences that are relevant, skills-oriented, and applied in the real world.

SAIT requires multiple instructors to teach in the Data Analytics (DAAN) Program. The DAAN program prepares students to enter the workforce with confidence and solid fundamental knowledge. These positions are adjunct and casual, encompasses teaching daytime and evening courses for the Data Analytics program, including IBM Skills academy courses.

The instructor's role is to professionally manage the learning process of the students and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential. The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, and check in regularly with course leads, to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.

The Role

• Preference will be given to applicants who can teach all of the following:
• Communicate with fellow instructors and help to foster the culture of the school
• Assist in the development of Curriculum and evaluation of program quality
• DATA 415: Statistical Analysis of Data
• Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors
• DATA 420: IMB Skills Academy Predictive Analytics*
• Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
• DATA 410: Business Context for Data Analytics
• Participate in curriculum/program reviews
• Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities, and lab demonstrations for learners
• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes
• DATA 401: Data Literacy
• Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment
• Assist in optimising the scheduling of the program

Qualifications & Experience

• Designing, and using tools to create user interfaces for desktop, web, and mobile applications
• IBM analytics proficiencies
• Experience teaching international cohorts is an asset.
• IBM Skills Academy Certification or ability to complete certification prior to class start.*
• Business applications of data analytics
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience at a post-secondary institute in Canada
• Strong commitment to delivering high quality instruction within set deadlines
• Relevant post-secondary degree: master’s or PhD preferred, Bachelors considered with a minimum of five years related industry experience
• Programming language C, Python, and Assembly
• Ability to teach in person with large classes.
• Excellent communication skills; the ability to organize and present written information
• Expertise in one or more of the following competencies:

Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001

Salary range: 54 CAD/HR

# of positions: 2

Position End Date: 12/31/2023

Posting closing date: Until position is filled

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.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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