Description:
Our Finance program is currently recruiting a full-time salaried instructor committed to instructional excellence, student success and advancement of the program. Reporting to the Program Chair, the instructor is an academic position. The successful candidate will possess expert skill and knowledge in a particular field as well as currency of practice in that field. NAIT provides exceptional support for those new to instruction, however, prior experience in teaching and learning may be an asset. Instructional excellence is essential to the achievement of NAIT’s mission and the fulfillment of our Promises to Alberta, Industry, Students and Staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Instruct assigned courses using case-based learning, problem-based learning, technology supported learning as well as other instructional and assessment strategies.
- Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback to students on a variety of authentic assessments.
- Inspire students to become business and community leaders.
- Leverage industry expertise to develop and deliver curriculum as part of a subject area team.
- Follow and adhere to NAIT policies, procedures and academic regulations.
- Non-teaching professional administrative duties such as course coordination, assessing transfer credits and contact with current/potential students.
- Contribute to program and school efforts including program curriculum review and renewal, participation at meetings or townhalls, support for recruitment and marketing events, and generally helping to build a high functioning team founded upon collaboration and respect.
- Research and build communities of professional practice.
- Engage in scholarly activity that involves the intentional creation, integration and dissemination of knowledge that is subject to polytechnic peer review.
- Liaise with business and community stakeholders.
- Promote the program to prospective students and other stakeholders.
- Support the school by engaging in institutional service as required.
Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrate a desire to contribute to NAIT and the JR Shaw School of Business.
- Excellent instructional skills with a commitment to teaching undergraduate students through a variety of delivery modes.
- Passion for teaching and dedication to student engagement and success.
- Well-developed communication, interpersonal, organizational and classroom management skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to scholarly activity, applied research and innovation.
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and various learning management tools.
- Dedicated to life-long learning and NAIT’s Values.
Qualifications:
- Related Doctoral or Master’s degree with CFA designation and considerable related industry experience is required. A combination of academic credentials and discipline-specific professional certifications may be considered.
- Demonstrated industry experience and knowledge in Financial Analysis and Financial Modeling is required.
- Previous instruction and/or curriculum development experience may be an asset.