Kinesiology and Health Sciences Instructor

5 months ago


Grande Prairie, Canada Northwestern Polytechnic Full time

Background

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. 

The Role

The Kinesiology & Health Sciences Department is looking for up to three full time sessional instructors for the 2024-25 academic year in core areas of kinesiology. These are tenure-track positions, subject to favourable evaluations and budget. These positions will include classes in the fall and winter semesters, with the possibility of spring courses (May & June, online only).

Position 1: Areas of instruction may include physiology and exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, advanced training methodologies, or nutrition.
Position 2: Areas of instruction may include adapted physical activity, advanced training methodologies, nutrition, fitness assessment, or aerobic training.
Position 3: Areas of instruction may include anatomy, physiology, sports injuries, statistics or research methods.

For all positions, different courses be available depending on the background and expertise of the candidates and fit within the department. Instructors in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences department teach classes in Physical Activity (PA), Physical Education (PE), and Physical Fitness (PF) listed here:

The Department 

The Kinesiology and Health Sciences department is part of the School of Health and is located in the main campus building in Grande Prairie. Within the department we offer diplomas in Kinesiology and Personal Training, as well as university transfer opportunities to a variety of programs.

What We Offer

Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.

Candidates who hold a Master's degree are eligible to start at level III on the salary grid, with the increment to be determined based on their experience. For additional information, refer to the Academic Staff Association collective agreement: 



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