Instructor, Academic Upgrading

**Academic Services** is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.

**The Opportunity**

At the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), we are the shapers. The makers. The originals, driven by a passion for excellence and impact. We offer action-based learning, solution-focused research and enterprising collaborations with partners from around the world. We are a global leader in applied education, an Alberta Top Employer and a destination workplace for people empowered to make a difference in the lives of students. Now is an exciting time to join this one-of-a-kind place SAIT.

The Academic Services department is focused on supporting SAIT’s schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT’s strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique and flexible support programming designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program.

**Course Description**

**BIOL 181 - Biology I**: Topics include the biosphere, diversity of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and selected topics in human anatomy. This course is equivalent to Alberta Education’s Biology 20.

**Daytime Section (In-Person): Monday/Tuesday 3:00-4:50 PM and Thursday 9:00-11:50 AM. Applicants must be available during this time period.**

**Note**:SAIT, as a post-secondary institution, serves a diverse student population. Therefore, instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. If selected, specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader.

**The Role**:
- Deliver engaging courses in an applied educational setting, utilizing a variety of innovative teaching methods to reach all students.
- Evaluate students' progress and provide timely, formative feedback.- Prepare additional study and lab materials for diverse learners.
- Provide ongoing academic support, guidance and advice to students.
- Familiarize students with available SAIT supports and make referrals as needed.
- Collaborate with colleagues, sharing materials and innovative ideas to improve the student experience.
- Perform related duties as assigned to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its students.

**Qualifications & Experience**:
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), or related discipline; a graduate degree is considered an asset.
- Minimum of 2 years’ post-secondary teaching experience. Experience teaching high school-level courses is an asset.
- Experience working with diverse student populations.
- Intermediate-level proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and cultural competency skills.
- Excellent ability to manage and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
- Knowledge of inclusive and trauma-informed educational practices is considered an asset.
- Familiarization with current Alberta Education practices is considered an asset.

**Job classification**:INSTRUCTOR - S4001

**Hourly Rate**: $38.18 - $58.15

**# of position**:1

**Position End Date**:April 24, 2026

**Posting closing date**:October 27, 2025

**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.

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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