Casual Instructors - Instrumentation Programs (Evergreen)

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?

At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together.

Important Application Deadline Notice

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date shown above, as Workday automatically closes postings at that time.

Internal NAIT Employees

Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

This is an Evergreen Posting

This posting is not for a current vacancy. Instead, it is part of NAIT’s effort to build a pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities for this role.

By applying, you’ll join our candidate pool and may be contacted when a position becomes available that matches your skills and experience. While we may not reach out right away, you’ll be among the first considered for upcoming openings.

NAIT’s School of Manufacturing and Automation is a leader in polytechnic education, preparing students to meet the evolving demands of Canada’s manufacturing and automation industries. As a vital contributor to Alberta’s economic growth and innovation, the School plays an essential role in developing the skilled workforce that drives productivity, technological advancement, and industrial excellence. Through a diverse range of diploma and apprenticeship programs within our Industrial Automation and Design Sciences department, including Mechanical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Nanosystems Engineering Technology, and Instrumentation and Control Technician, the School equips students with the practical knowledge, technical expertise, and hands-on experience needed to succeed in today’s dynamic industrial landscape.

Areas of Expertise Currently Sought

• Process instrumentation
• Measurement and control systems
• Computer and industrial control systems programming
• Instrumentation engineering design and project management
• Process control
• Analyzers and analytical instrumentation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom/lab instruction utilizing appropriate instructional strategies to maximize student motivation and learning
• Evaluate the learning process: ensure learning is evaluated in a reliable and timely manner providing appropriate feedback to students
• Provide coaching or referral for students having difficulties, to maximize retention and student success
• Use an institute approved process to solicit feedback on instruction from students and use the results to improve instructional delivery
• Maintain professional ethical relationships with students and colleagues; respond professionally to student issues and concerns; submit marks/records promptly
• In accordance with a designated framework, utilize appropriate educational technology (learning management system) for communications
• Follow and adhere to NAIT policies, procedures, and academic regulations

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate a desire to contribute to NAIT and the Instrumentation programs
• Excellent instructional skills with a commitment to teaching diploma and apprenticeship students
• Passion for teaching and dedication to student engagement and success
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and various learning management tools is an asset

Qualifications

Any of:

• Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering Technology
• Instrumentation and Controls Journeyperson
• Engineering degree in a related field

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Previous instructional experience desirable

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).

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.

Remuneration

$108.18/scheduled instruction hour

Classification – Instructor A

This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by a recognized agency in Canada (Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards - Canada.ca).

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

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

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta’s top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB). We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.