Casual Instructor, Electrical Engineering Technology Program

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) Full time

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at www.nait.ca/careers

Please note: This is a casual position ending on or before December 20, 2024.

NAIT's Electrical Engineering Technology program is a nationally accredited and internationally recognized program that provides a comprehensive study of electrical principles and practices. The program will provide graduates with the skills to perform entry-level roles in several industry disciplines, including power systems operation and protection, maintenance and commissioning, electrical machines, industrial and commercial design, power electronics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

The Electrical Engineering Technology program has an opening for a casual instructor who is an energetic leader, committed to student success, with outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

We are looking to fill the following courses:

ELEC2313 - Field Services - This course covers the testing of electrical equipment and places a strong emphasis on safety procedures and equipment. Topics include familiarization with switchgear and protection and control diagrams, including single-line and breaker control schematics. Testing using industry standards is performed on medium-voltage cables, circuit breakers and on power and instrument transformers. Students are required to produce and present a technical report detailing the procedures and results obtained during the course.

ELEC1181 - Electrical Fundamentals - (Lab co-instructor) - This course begins with the basic fundamentals of DC voltage, current and resistance. It will also look at Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's laws and their applications for series and parallel circuits, resistance networks and circuit reduction theorems. Other topics include energy and power, capacitance, and the use of measuring instruments. The course then covers magnetism, magnetic circuits, electromagnetism and single phase AC. It will also discuss the fundamentals of inductance, reactance, impedance and admittance. Resonance in series and parallel AC circuits will be discussed as well as impedance networks, energy, power, power factor and power factor improvement. Phasor diagrams and power quality instruments will be used throughout the course to corroborate experimental data with theoretical calculations. Laboratory exercises reinforce the theory.

The successful candidate will:

  • have strong technical knowledge in Electrical Engineering fundamentals
  • have technical knowledge and experience in field service and protective relaying
  • be able to work both independently and within a team environment
  • bring passion, enthusiasm, and ideas that will positively contribute to the advancement and growth of the Electrical Engineering Technology program
  • familiarity with Microsoft Office and industry related software tools are essential.

Contract Instruction Deliverables:

  • Provide direct classroom/lab instruction while utilizing appropriate instructional strategies to maximize student motivation and learning in a skill-building environment;
  • Evaluate the learning process: Ensure learning is evaluated in a reliable and timely manner, providing appropriate and timely feedback to students; Submit marks/records promptly;
  • Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students and colleagues.
  • Respond to student issues.
  • Utilize appropriate educational technology for presentations, communications and program promotions


Qualifications:

  • Minimum requirements are a related Technology Diploma with several years of related experience. An additional related advanced degree would be an asset.
    Industry experience in design using relevant codes and software.

Remuneration: $99/Scheduled Instructional Hour

This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement

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


Please note: As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to do a short teaching demonstration. The teaching demo will be as follows: Please create a lesson on any topic covered in the program. You can present any phase of the lesson (around 5-8 minutes), and the panel will act as your students.

Please review the program and course using the following link: Electrical Engineering Technology

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. 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. 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, we offer 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 an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.


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