Business Academic Assistant

7 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NAIT Full time

This role supports the academic mission of NAIT by delivering high-quality instruction and learning experiences in business-related courses. Reporting to the Program Chair, the Instructional Assistant is an academic position within the JR Shaw School of Business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.

Remuneration: $26.46 - $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. We support 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. 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.



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