Chairperson and Instructor, Diagnostic Health

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. 

The Role

The Diagnostic Health Department requires a full-time Instructor that will also serve in the role as Chairperson of the Department.  The instructor position will be a tenure track position, and the Chairperson responsibilities will be for an estimated initial period from January 5, 2027 - January 4, 2028.  Instructors hired into a Tenure track  position normally serve three years before the instructor is eligible to apply for tenure. 

This role will provide the academic and operational leadership required for the successful development, implementation, and launch of the new Diagnostic Health programs, including Medical Laboratory Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology, and any future diagnostic health offerings. The successful candidate will initially focus on department leadership and program planning, faculty recruitment and support, partnership development, and ensuring program readiness for Fall 2027 delivery. As the programs move into active delivery, instructional responsibilities will be added.

What We Offer

Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences.  If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.