instructor Calgary
SAIT
Full Time
Calgary
112320 - 12.04 CAD HOURLY Today
Job description
SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT) is committed to preparing our students to thrive in the borderless, global economy. We offer an exciting range of media and technology programs built on a foundation of applied, technology-immersed experiences and enhanced with work-integrated learning opportunities.
How do we make this happen? Through a committed school of experts focused on the values of excellence in learning and learners, partnerships and collaboration, and being flexible and forward thinking. SADT is SAIT’s boldest transformation to date — designed with the future in mind and working closer with industry than ever. Join us as we strive to instigate a new world!
The Opportunity
The School for Advanced Digital Technology at SAIT offers an exciting and diverse range of programs in information, media, and engineering technologies. From broadcast and print journalism to web development and beyond, our career programs position graduates for success by providing learning experiences that are relevant, skills-oriented, and applied in the real world.
SAIT requires multiple instructors to teach in the Data Analytics (DAAN) Program. The DAAN program prepares students to enter the workforce with confidence and solid fundamental knowledge. These positions are adjunct and casual, encompasses teaching daytime and evening courses for the Data Analytics program, including IBM Skills academy courses.
The instructor's role is to professionally manage the learning process of the students and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential. The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, and check in regularly with course leads, to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.
The Role
- Preference will be given to applicants who can teach all of the following:
- DATA 401: Data Literacy
- DATA 410: Business Context for Data Analytics
- DATA 415: Statistical Analysis of Data
- DATA 420: IMB Skills Academy Predictive Analytics*
- Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities, and lab demonstrations for learners
- Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes
- Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment
- Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
- Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
- Assist in the development of Curriculum and evaluation of program quality
- Assist in optimising the scheduling of the program
- Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors
- Participate in curriculum/program reviews
- Communicate with fellow instructors and help to foster the culture of the school
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant post-secondary degree: master’s or PhD preferred, Bachelors considered with a minimum of five years related industry experience.
- IBM Skills Academy Certification or ability to complete certification prior to class start.*
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience at a post-secondary institute in Canada
- Excellent communication skills; the ability to organize and present written information
- Strong commitment to delivering high quality instruction within set deadlines.
- Ability to teach in person with large classes.
- Experience teaching international cohorts is an asset.
- Expertise in one or more of the following competencies:
- Business applications of data analytics
- IBM analytics proficiencies
- Designing, and using tools to create user interfaces for desktop, web, and mobile applications
- Programming language C, Python, and Assembly
Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001
Salary range: 54 CAD/HR
# of positions: 2
Position End Date: 12/31/2023
Posting closing date: Until position is filled
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT’s vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.
SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.
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Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.
About SAIT
CEO: David Ross
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: College / University
Website: https://www.sait.ca/about-sait/administration/work-at-sait
Year Founded: 1916
