Sessional Instructors, Continuing Education

MITT is a post-secondary institute offering industry-driven, student-focused education in the areas of applied business, design and manufacturing technology, health care, human services, information communication technology, and skilled trades. We provide affordable, timely, skills-based education for learners seeking career entry as well as those looking to acquire relevant, in-demand competencies at any point in life.**Sessional Instructors,**Continuing Education (Expression of Interest)**

**Term of Employment: Varies - Fall/Winter 2025/26 Course Offerings**

**Rate of Pay: $55.42 to $75.40 per hour**

**Location: MITT Campuses (dependent on specific courses taught)**

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Please Note: This positing is an expression of interest to fill future vacancies in which an eligibility list will be created._**

**MITT is looking for Sessional Instructors to join our part-time Continuing Education team. These positions involve teaching evening courses, seminars, and part-time programs that are normally scheduled between September to June.**
- Early Childhood Education
- Construction Trades (carpentry, ICI blueprint reading, trades math)
- Welding (MIG, TIG)
- Floor Covering Installation (carpet, hardwood, tile, resilient)
- Culinary Arts
- AI Prompt Engineering and AI Tools for the Workplace
- Accounting Software (QuickBooks, Simply Accounting)
- Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
- Business Planning for Contractors
- Front-line Client Services and Event Planning
- Marketing (social media, online, foundational skills)
- English for Work Purposes (primarily for EAL learners/employees)

Sessional Instructors are responsible for developing engaging course content and delivering interactive, hands-on learning experiences for adult learners. Sessional Instructors design and administer assessments, provide timely and constructive feedback, and handle grading in a fair and consistent manner. Throughout the course, they support students in their learning and help them stay on track toward success.- **Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:
Instruction, Preparation, Planning
- Instructs course(s) using MITT curriculum; uses appropriate and effective instructional methods, such as lectures and demonstrations to accommodate the learning styles of individual students; enhancing the student learning experience and ensuring engagement in learning activities;
- uses relevant technology to support instruction; including the use of MITT’s Learning Management System and remote learning and video conferencing tools;
- continuously checks in with students to ensure they understand course material and are able to retain the information they learned;
- prepares course outlines for approval by the Dean or their designate, including course timetabling within the academic year, learning outcomes, and assessment and evaluations;
- develops digital instructional resources that allow students on-campus and remote access to learning materials;
- prepares, administers, and evaluates assignments and assessments; provides marks and feedback to students on their assessment items in a timely manner to ensure they have time to learn and improve;
- plans lessons and classroom activities that are linked to the course outline, consistently demonstrating preparedness for class;
- engage in the utilization of technology to enable early intervention for students at academic risk;
- fosters accountability, teamwork, and collaboration in students, preparing activities that focus on both individual and group work.
- Conducts research related to curriculum; continuously reviews curriculum to ensure its appropriateness and currency; works with MITT’s Educational Technologists, Program Manager, and Academic Coordinator to formalize curriculum changes.
- Implements and adopts curricular changes, appropriately adjusting course materials in order to meet Institutional needs.
- Coordinates and captures data for the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements for students, preparing WIL materials, and conducting on-site visits to ensure students are meeting the needs of the placement company/organization. Creates alternative capstone-type WIL projects for students who do not meet the WIL requirements for a placement and in the case of an unforeseen occurrence that warrants students not frequent on-site placements.

Classroom Environment
- Fosters a positive and respectful classroom environment (both in-class and on-line), motivating students to behave in a professional manner while they accomplish their educational goals;
- Demonstrates approachability and a desire to help, encouraging trust and communication with students:

- provides appropriate direction to students regarding their own educational and individual growth goals;
- maintains professional boundaries with all students as a mentor, leader, and manager;
- provides fair, supportive, and consistent feedback to students to assist them with accomplishing their educational goals;
- manages and