Counsellor – Probationary Continuous
Red Deer PolytechnicRed Deer, Alberta
Posted July 28, 2026
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About this job
Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:
★ Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.★ Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.★ Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.
Role DescriptionAs Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.
TeachingThe faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.
Student SuccessThe faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.
Professional DevelopmentThe faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.
Research, Scholarly and Creative PursuitsThe faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.
Community ContributionsThe faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.
For More Information: Faculty Profile
★ Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.★ Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.★ Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.
Role DescriptionAs Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.
TeachingThe faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.
Student SuccessThe faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.
Professional DevelopmentThe faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.
Research, Scholarly and Creative PursuitsThe faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.
Community ContributionsThe faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.
For More Information: Faculty Profile