Contract Position: Instructor, University Studies (Sociology)
About the role
The Opportunity
Keyano College’s University Studies department is currently seeking a Contract Instructor to teach the following course for the Winter 2026 semester (January 8 – April 28, 2026):
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SOCY 100 – Introductory Sociology
Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.
About Us
Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Primarily teach their specific courses across the curriculum
- Maintaining office hours and student mentorship/engagement
- Maintaining professional competence and knowledge of subject matter
Qualifications
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Minimum Master’s of Arts & Humanities or a related field. A degree in Sociology will be considered an asset.
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Minimum of 2 years cumulative post-secondary teaching experience
-
Proficient with the use of learning technologies
-
Excellent classroom management and instructional skills
-
Demonstrated excellent communication, planning, time management, and organizational skills
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Dependable and resourceful team member with a proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities with a calm professional approach
-
Commitment to inclusion and diversity
Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.
Compensation and Benefits
- Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.
Additional Information
At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Company
Keyano College
Location
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Opening Date
03-11-2025
Starting Date
08-01-2026
About Keyano College
Keyano College is a public, board-governed college operating as a Comprehensive Community Institution under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Keyano College plays an active role in Campus Alberta by collaborating with other post-secondary institutions to increase access to learning opportunities for students in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Campuses in Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan, as well as learning centres in the regional communities of Fort McKay, Conklin, Janvier, and Gregoire Lake, provide a diverse population with a variety of learning opportunities through classroom-based, online and blended delivery models. Keyano also serves a wider learner population in other provinces and territories through consortia such as eCampusAlberta and Alberta-North.
Keyano College offers certificates and diplomas, university transfer, apprenticeship, academic upgrading and, through collaboration with other post-secondary institutions, degree completion options. Courses and programs of study include the liberal arts, business, education, environmental science, performing and visual arts, health, sciences and technologies, human services, humanities, trades, transportation, heavy equipment operations and industrial skills.
Contract Position: Instructor, University Studies (Sociology)
About the role
The Opportunity
Keyano College’s University Studies department is currently seeking a Contract Instructor to teach the following course for the Winter 2026 semester (January 8 – April 28, 2026):
-
SOCY 100 – Introductory Sociology
Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.
About Us
Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Primarily teach their specific courses across the curriculum
- Maintaining office hours and student mentorship/engagement
- Maintaining professional competence and knowledge of subject matter
Qualifications
-
Minimum Master’s of Arts & Humanities or a related field. A degree in Sociology will be considered an asset.
-
Minimum of 2 years cumulative post-secondary teaching experience
-
Proficient with the use of learning technologies
-
Excellent classroom management and instructional skills
-
Demonstrated excellent communication, planning, time management, and organizational skills
-
Dependable and resourceful team member with a proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities with a calm professional approach
-
Commitment to inclusion and diversity
Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.
Compensation and Benefits
- Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.
Additional Information
At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Company
Keyano College
Location
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Opening Date
03-11-2025
Starting Date
08-01-2026
About Keyano College
Keyano College is a public, board-governed college operating as a Comprehensive Community Institution under the authority of the Post-secondary Learning Act of Alberta. Keyano College plays an active role in Campus Alberta by collaborating with other post-secondary institutions to increase access to learning opportunities for students in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Campuses in Fort McMurray and Fort Chipewyan, as well as learning centres in the regional communities of Fort McKay, Conklin, Janvier, and Gregoire Lake, provide a diverse population with a variety of learning opportunities through classroom-based, online and blended delivery models. Keyano also serves a wider learner population in other provinces and territories through consortia such as eCampusAlberta and Alberta-North.
Keyano College offers certificates and diplomas, university transfer, apprenticeship, academic upgrading and, through collaboration with other post-secondary institutions, degree completion options. Courses and programs of study include the liberal arts, business, education, environmental science, performing and visual arts, health, sciences and technologies, human services, humanities, trades, transportation, heavy equipment operations and industrial skills.