Millwright Instructor

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role

The Construction Trades GP department is seeking a full-time sessional Millwright Instructor. This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to instruct in a number of periods of training provided by NWP, sharing their passion for their trade in both the classroom and the lab.

Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have a Journeyperson Red Seal Certificate in Instrumentation Control Technician and five (5) years of industry experience. Additional certification in Instrumentation Engineering Technology diploma is preferred. Neccessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.
Knowledge of Northwestern Polytechnic courses and current educational technologies commonly found in classrooms (ex. video conferencing, D2L) are desired.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take risk to create opportunities.
Highly qualified faculty who seek to continuously improve instruction and meet the needs of learners.
Willingness to work with and support the Teaching and Learning Centre.
Student focused.
Willingness to work with and support recruitment.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
Candidates must be professionals who have strong communication, planning, and goal setting skills; be flexible; confident; a team player; and are committed to student motivation and achievement. Teaching experience would be an asset. Read more