Instructional Assistant, Jr Shaw School of Business

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, 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

Please Note: This is a temporary casual position ending on or before April 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

Due to exciting growth in student enrollment, the JR Shaw School of Business is expanding its dynamic team and seeking dedicated professionals to join us in shaping the future of business education. We are looking for innovative, passionate educators and industry experts committed to fostering a supportive learning environment and equipping the next generation of business leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving business landscape. We are recruiting for multiple instructional assistants looking to contribute to focus on instructional excellence, student success and advancement of the program. Reporting to the Program Chair, the Instructional Assistant is an academic position.

To fill our year-round demand, course assignments will primarily be Spring & Fall semesters or Winter & Spring semesters with opportunities in the following programs:

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management
  • Marketing and Communications

Specific course assignment would be determined based upon successful candidates' experience. Possible course assignment could include: first year foundational courses (including communications, organizational behaviour, economics, math, statistics, and business productivity software) through to 4th year course offerings in specialized subject areas.

For a complete list of our programs and courses please see JR Shaw School of Business

The successful candidate will possess expert skill and knowledge in a particular field as well as currency of practice in a related field. NAIT provides exceptional support for those new to instruction, however, prior experience in teaching and learning may be an asset. Instructional excellence is essential to the achievement of NAIT's mission and the fulfillment of our Promises to Alberta, Industry, Students and Staff.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Instruct assigned courses using case-based learning, problem-based learning, technology-supported learning, and other instructional and assessment strategies.
  • Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback to students on a variety of authentic assessments.
  • Inspire students to become business and community leaders.
  • Leverage industry expertise to develop and deliver curriculum as part of a subject area team.
  • Follow and adhere to NAIT policies, procedures and academic regulations.
  • Non-teaching professional administrative duties such as course coordination, assessing transfer credits and contact with current/potential students.
  • Contribute to program and school efforts, including program curriculum review and renewal, participation at meetings or town halls, support for recruitment and marketing events, and generally helping to build a high-functioning team founded upon collaboration and respect.
  • Research and build communities of professional practice.
  • Engage in scholarly activity that involves the intentional creation, integration and dissemination of knowledge that is subject to polytechnic peer review.
  • Liaise with business and community stakeholders.
  • Promote the program to prospective students and other stakeholders.
  • Support the school by engaging in institutional service as required.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Demonstrate a desire to contribute to NAIT and the JR Shaw School of Business.
  • Excellent instructional skills with a commitment to teaching undergraduate students through a variety of delivery modes.
  • Passion for teaching and dedication to student engagement and success.
  • Well-developed communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to scholarly activity, applied research and innovation.
  • Collaborative team player.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and various learning management tools.
  • Dedicated to life-long learning and NAIT's Values.

Qualifications:

  • Related certificate, diploma, or degree.
  • Related Doctoral or Master's degree with considerable related industry experience is preferred. A combination of academic credentials and discipline-specific professional certifications will also be considered.
  • Previous instruction and/or curriculum development experience may be an asset.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $ $33.13 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of stat holiday and vacation pay. (Classification - Instructional Assistant l).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

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

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.

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

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