Instructor - Mechanical System Design

SAIT’s School of Manufacturing, Automation & Transportation provides the skills-based training and development to prepare students for a career in Alberta's rapidly growing oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing and automation sectors. We provide applied learning in action through our trades and technology programs.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting a full time MET casual Instructor for our day and evening Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs. The focus for this position will be on Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical technologies, including Strength of Material, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing processes and Quality Assurance, Solidworks.

You are a well-rounded, positive individual with a willingness to learn, and enthusiasm to share your expertise. Look forward to a rewarding opportunity to join an inclusive and supportive team!

The Role

• Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors.
• Instruct high-level technology courses to mature learners
• Develop course outlines, profiles, and curriculum
• Prepare additional study and lab materials for learners
• Perform related duties as assigned to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its students
• Participate in curriculum and program reviews
• Evaluate student progress and achievement
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 year teaching experience, and 1-year curriculum development and design experience are considered assets
• Ability to organize course concepts and materials to create an optimal learning environment
• Comfortable public speaking and ability to engagingly convey conceptual and practical course subjects to diverse students and learning styles
• Ability to adapt to situations such as unexpected workloads.
• Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others, with a willingness to spend quality time to help students succeed
• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Preferably Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Relevant equivalent education will be considered
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ recent industry experience in mechanical engineering and hydraulics
• Possess a positive respectful attitude and desire to support team members and the Academic Chair with program improvements

Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001

Hourly Range: $41.48 - $45.00

# of positions: 2

Position End Date: August 31, 2024

Posting closing date: April 20, 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.

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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