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Contract Instructor(s), On-Campus Chemistry Instructor
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Positions Available

1

Closing Date

12 Mar 2024

Type

Contract

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

Academic Upgrading

School

Corporate & Continuing Education

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NAIT’s Department of Continuing Education is seeking contract instructors to teach high school Chemistry grade 11 and/or grade 12 courses during the 12-week Spring term, May to July. The Academic Upgrading program will be offering daily on-campus delivery during the daytime for the full term.

The Spring 2024 on-campus courses will be delivered daily in the classroom for 1 – 2 hours between May 6 to July 26, 2024. We are seeking instructors who have experience in teaching the AB Chemistry High School Education Learning Outcomes.  A contracted instructor must have a desire to maintain positive and professional interactions with adult learners at a variety of skill levels, ages, and backgrounds. Instructors must also be able to engage students in interesting and innovative lessons within the classroom. 

In your cover letter, please indicate your course(s) you are interested in teaching and availability.

 

NOTE: Those invited for an interview will be asked to do a short online demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.

Contract Instruction Deliverables:

• Provide classroom instruction using an outcomes-based educational approach in a grade 11 or grade 12 high school Chemistry course.
• Utilize appropriate educational technology for communications and course delivery.
• Apply classroom management strategies to maintain an effective in-person learning environment for students.
• Prepare, select learning materials, and deliver lessons or activities that directly support the course Learning Outcomes in a classroom environment.
• Create and administer in-person assessments according to Learning Outcomes
• Evaluate and assess student learning and performance.
• Maintain student attendance and other documentation as required.
• Liaise with the Academic Upgrading staff and colleagues to ensure content relevance, consistent delivery of course materials and testing across sections.
• Maintain professional ethical relationships with students and colleagues.
• Respond professionally to student issues and concerns.
• Seek feedback from students on instructional effectiveness.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Energetic in leading and motivating students
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent classroom management and instructional skills
• Proficient in use of NAIT-supported tools for online course delivery, including Moodle, Microsoft Teams, and/or WebEx.
• Ability to prepare, create, deliver, and modify course content to meet varying student learning needs.
• Strong orientation to student success and satisfaction and empathetic to student needs
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Computer skills related to course delivery.
• Strong online technology skills
• Strong understanding of AB High School Biology curriculum

 

Qualifications:

• Related B.Ed. or B.Sc. degree preferred.
• Proficient in using learning technologies.
• Related instructional experience at the high school or post-secondary levels an asset

 

For those individuals who have held previous contracts with NAIT, please ensure that you re-submit your expression of interest through this process for further consideration.

Thank you for your application; only those selected for an interview or to move on to the next step in the contracting process will be contacted

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What we offer

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two. 

 

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx .

 

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at  [email protected].

 

Thank you for your application; only those selected for an interview or to move on to the next step in the contracting process will be contacted

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