Background

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

The Role

The department of Business and Office Administration requires part time sessional instructors from August 15 - December 31, 2025 to teach in the areas of Organizational Behavior and Business Communications.

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have (education and experience). Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Candidates must have a Master' Degree in a related field and demonstrated success in instruction and course development at post-secondary level.

• Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.

• Knowledge of Northwestern Polytechnic courses and current educational technologies commonly found in classrooms (e.g., videoconferencing, D2L) are desired.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities.

• Highly qualified faculty, who seek to continuously improve instruction and meet the need of learners.

• Willingness to work with and support the Teaching & Learning Centre.

• Student Focused.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.

• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically will be considered.

Upon submission of CVs, please also include:

• a cover letter
• reference list
• a copy of unofficial academic transcripts
• proof of credential
• a teaching philosophy statement

Applications are to be submitted through the Northwestern Polytechnic website.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca .

Thank you for applying to NWP!