Instructor - Respiratory Therapy Program

The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated training. 

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Academic Chair, Life Sciences Portfolio, the Instructor will be responsible for classroom, lab, online and/or practicum site instruction. The schedule will be provided for the entire academic year. You are a Registered RRT interested in a rewarding career in education. If you have outstanding clinical and instructional expertise, and are enthusiastic about the theoretical, practical and clinical training of respiratory therapy professionals, apply today and help prepare the next generation.  

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.

• Provide high-quality education to students in the classroom, lab, online and practicum settings
• Review, revise and develop course outlines and curriculum
• Prepare additional study and lab materials for learners as needed
• Evaluate student progress and achievement
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners
• Facilitate accreditation requirements
• Attend team meetings, participate in program planning and quality improvement processes and implement recommendations
• Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors
• Promote and support SAIT's and Health and Public Safety's goals and mission statements
• Perform related duties as assigned 

• Practicing Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 3-5 years' of work experience in a variety of clinical areas
• Must be registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is beneficial
• Degree in a related discipline would be considered an asset

• Aptitude for mentoring and coaching others
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and workload
• Comfortable with public speaking, and able to convey course subjects to diverse students and learning styles
• Possess a positive, respectful attitude, and a high commitment to student success and collaboration
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated computer skills are essential. Basic level proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Job Classification: Instructor

Hours per week: 37.5

Salary Range: $41,873 - $45,294

FTE: 0.5

Position End Date: June 30, 2026

Posting End Date: October 24, 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.

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI 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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