Casual Instructor(s)– JR Shaw School of Business (Evergreen)

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

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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.

Job Description:

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 is a leader in polytechnic business education as one of the largest business schools in Western Canada. Educating more than 6,000 students, the JR Shaw School of Business is essential to business in Alberta, Canada and beyond. Our graduates are highly sought after as leaders in creating economic, social, and environmental value. The JR Shaw School of Business harnesses the power of a polytechnic education approach by providing relevant, multi-disciplinary business education integrated with industry partnerships and technology. We offer a range of credentials from certificates, diplomas and post-diploma certificates to baccalaureate degrees that are fully recognized by professional industry bodies and post-secondary partners alike.

Areas of Expertise Currently Sought

• Accounting and Finance

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Human Resources Management

• Marketing

• Technology in Management

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 JR Shaw School of Business

• Excellent instructional skills with a commitment to teaching undergraduate students through a variety of delivery modes

• Passion for teaching and dedication to student engagement and success

• Strong knowledge of MS Office and various learning management tools is an asset

Qualifications

• Professional Designation

• Master’s Degree is highly desirable

• Strong interpersonal and team skills

• Energetic leader dedicated to a service model with a strong orientation to student success and satisfaction and empathetic toward student needs

• 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.

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

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) and our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. 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.

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