Instructor, Psychology
About The Position
SAITâs Academic Services team is dedicated to serving SAITâs schools and learners by providing training in essential and transferable skills. Join a team passionate about creating transformative learning environments that provide access to, and support post-secondary journeys. Academic Services is focused on supporting SAITâs schools and departments in their pursuit of SAITâs 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 programming designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program. We are currently hiring an instructor to teach PSYC 1010 (Intro to Psychology). Reporting to the Academic Chair, Communication and Liberal Arts Studies, you have a passion for teaching diverse students, thrive in sharing knowledge and enjoy coaching students to succeed and think critically. You will be responsible for teaching the course through an experiential (task-based) learning lens.
Requirements
- Masterâs degree or higher in Psychology (or a related field)
- Minimum of 3 yearsâ post-secondary teaching experience
- Good computer skills and experience teaching technology-enhanced courses are required
Nice To Haves
- Graduate education and/or work experience in adult education would be an asset
Responsibilities
- Instruct PSYC 1010 courses
- Prepare in-class and study materials for learners
- Evaluate student progress and achievement providing timely, formative feedback
- Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners
- Stay abreast of emerging pedagogical issues and educational technologies
- Attend department meetings and SAITâs instructor training program
- Expertise in the field of psychology
- Background in adult education
- Ability to collaborate with Academic Chairs and faculty across SAIT
- Willingness to collaborate with colleagues on the Communication and Liberal Arts Studies team
- Expertise in a variety of teaching modalities including face-to-face, online, blended
Benefits
- Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits
- Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses
- Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being
- Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates
- Excellent dining options on campus
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes
