Casual Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Casual Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MEC) (2950) Join to apply for the Casual Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology (MEC) (2950) role at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). This is a casual position ending on or before April 30, 2026. The posting will be used to fill multiple positions. NAIT’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program, in the School of Manufacturing and Automation, is recruiting a casual instructor to join their team at the main Edmonton campus. The candidate should be an enthusiastic leader of students, have well developed communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, be committed to student motivation and achievement, can work independently within established policies, and work cooperatively as a team member. Key Responsibilities 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 An undergraduate degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years recent, relevant industry experience. A diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology with a minimum of 5 years recent, relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Eligibility for registration with APEGA or ASET. Experience in delivery of outcome based adult education is desirable. A working knowledge of MS Office software. A working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, and ISO9000 Quality Management System would be an asset. Desired Experience Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience in one or more of the following areas: Component selection and design of the following: belt and chain drives, machinery to transport bulk materials. Convenient bodies: belt conveyors, bucket elevators, screw conveyors, pneumatic conveying systems. Analysis of machinery vibration for preventive and predictive maintenance. Design of jigs and fixtures. Manufacturing cost estimating. Quality Assurance (precision measurement and inspection techniques applied in a lab environment; use of statistical techniques as a means of controlling production). Remuneration $99 per scheduled instruction hour. (Classification – Instructor Casual Credit). Interview Process As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to do a short teaching demonstration. 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. Application Information 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). Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity. All casual instructor assignments are covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement. About NAIT We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 14 consecutive years. 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. 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 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. Other Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Temporary Job function: Education and Training Industry: Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) by 2x. Get notified about new Technology Instructor jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr