Computer Programming Instructor – Continuous Appointment (Probationary)

Posting Details

Position Title: Computer Programming Instructor – Continuous Appointment (Probationary)

Faculty/Instructor Profile:

• Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
• Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
• Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration.

Teaching: The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence-based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

Student Success: The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

Professional Development: The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits: The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

Community Contributions: The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

Position Responsibilities

The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing is seeking a Full-Time Probationary Continuous Instructor to teach in the Computer Programming diploma program with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role as we expand our course and program offerings in Computer Science and Information Technology.

Responsibilities of Full-Time Faculty at the Donald School of Business, Science and Computing include (but are not limited to):

• Delivering courses congruent with established course curricula and program outcomes
• Supporting the success of students with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and learning styles
• Assessing student learning in ways that both facilitate learning and ensure achievement against appropriate academic standards
• Inspiring students by exhibiting enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and subject material
• Contributing to course and program curriculum development and renewal
• Engaging in scholarly activity within the domains of Ernest Boyer’s model: scholarship of discovery, application, integration, and teaching
• Working collegially within department, School, or Institution committees and project teams

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• or
• B.Sc in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum 5 years’ post-Bachelor related work experience
• Note that alternate combinations of related education, certification, and work experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or related discipline
• Post-secondary teaching experience

Salary

Commensurate with education and teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicants

The position is open until filled, the first review of applications will be October 7, 2024.