Term Instructor, Health Administration and Technology

NorQuest College•Edmonton, AB

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

NorQuest College is seeking a Term Instructor for their Health Administration and Technology team at the downtown campus. This role involves curriculum development and teaching, focusing on health information management. The instructor will develop and enhance courses reflecting current industry practices and accreditation requirements, creating engaging, learner-centered educational experiences. The position also includes teaching in the Medical Office Assistant (MOA) and Hospital Unit Clerk (HUC) programs, preparing learners with essential administrative, communication, digital health, and health information management skills for various healthcare settings. The instructor will facilitate learning using innovative teaching strategies and technology in diverse delivery formats, inspiring learners to succeed in the evolving healthcare environment. Strong organizational and communication skills, collaboration, and a commitment to learner success are essential, along with providing meaningful feedback in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. This is a full-time, term position from August 2026 to April 2027, with a possibility of extension. Instructors must be available to teach Monday to Friday, during the day, on campus and online.

Requirements

At least two years of recent experience working in health information management and/or administration
Certification as a Health Information Management (CHIM) professional
Active membership with CHIMA
At least three years of teaching experience
Proficiency in using technology
Experience in curriculum development and instructional best practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Collaborating as a supportive and contributing team member to achieve shared goals.
Demonstrating a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and supporting the needs of diverse learners.
Building and maintaining respectful, inclusive, and supportive learning and professional communities.
Applying flexibility, innovation, and openness to new ideas and approaches.
Approaching challenges, opportunities, and problem-solving with a positive and solutions-focused mindset.
Delivering learner-centered instruction and adapting teaching strategies to maximize learner engagement and success.
Leveraging a variety of technologies to enhance the learner experience, improve outcomes, and develop creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline is considered an asset
demonstrated experience teaching using Moodle and/or Kaltura would be a benefit

Responsibilities

Participate in teaching excellence as defined by the NorQuest College Teaching and Learning Quality Standards, including facilitating effective learning, establishing inclusive and respectful learning environments, upholding professional responsibilities, engaging in lifelong learning, and leveraging educational technology.
Plan and/or develop materials for instruction aligned with learning outcomes.
Instruct assigned courses as per delivery requirements (theory, lab, online).
Promote best practice in all learning experiences and create and maintain a supportive, inclusive adult learning environment.
Utilize learning technologies effectively and maintain positive relationships with students, team members, and other stakeholders.
Assess, monitor, and evaluate student performance and progress, providing formative and summative feedback as required.
Communicate student progress issues to the Chair, create and discuss learner improvement plans, and refer students to additional College services as required.
Maintain appropriate documentation, provide grade entry into PeopleSoft according to deadlines, and solicit feedback from students through informal and formal evaluation processes.