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At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

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.

NAIT's Department of Corporate & Continuing Education is seeking Calgary based Contract Instructors to join its instructor pool within the Business and Productivity portfolio. The primary role would be to deliver in-person training courses and programs to corporate clients located in Calgary and area, however, additional opportunities to teach online courses to NAIT's open enrolment, international students and corporate training clients may also be an option.

Instructors Are Being Recruited To Teach Courses In NAIT's Leadership Development Program, Which May Include But Are Not Limited To The Following Subject Areas

Leadership, Coaching, Supervisory Skills, and Leading Others

Facilitation, Collaboration, & Communication Self-Development, Time Management and Organizational Skills & Tools Business Planning & Strategic Planning Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Instructors must primarily have Saturday daytime availability and flexibility to be available for some daytime weekdays, as needed (every day of the week availability is not required).

The term of these contracts will vary in length of time and duration.

The successful candidates will possess extensive experience and subject matter expertise relating to the program content noted above. Ideally candidates will have taught courses and workshops previously and have an active learning focus as part of their course delivery capabilities.

Contract Instruction Deliverables

Provide direct instruction utilizing appropriate instructional strategies to maximize student motivation and learning in a skill-building environment Utilize appropriate education technology for communications and presentations, including LMS systems (Brightspace) & MS Teams. Maintain professional ethical relationships with students and colleagues; respond professionally to student issues and concerns; submit marks/records promptly.

Qualifications

A related undergraduate degree plus 10 years or more of direct significant experience in the related field. A graduate degree is preferred along with related experience. Experienced with the training and facilitation of adult learners in a face-to-face and online environment using a variety of engagement techniques. Skilled in MS Office and and related educational technologies. A NAIT Teaching, Training, and Facilitation Excellence Certificate (formerly Becoming a Master Instructor Certificate) would be a definite asset.

Candidates selected for an interview will be required to prepare and present a lesson on a provided topic.

We thank all applicants for their interest in NAIT as an employer, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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

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.