Adjunct Instructor - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Future Opportunities 2025/2026- Hiring Pool

Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work. Our Individual Learner offerings through the Continuing Education and Professional Studies Subdivision are scheduled at a variety of times throughout the week to suit our diverse learner population. These courses course be throughout Monday – Friday during core daytime business hours, during the evenings, or throughout the weekends. Our learners are mature, focused, and want to be challenged.    The instructor's role is to professionally manage and engage students in the learning process and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential.  The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success.  Instructors are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.   Note: We are currently building our Adjunct Instructor talent pool for potential course opportunities for our NDT programming during the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please note that we will only be hiring sufficient instructors to support the expected demand throughout the year and this demand is subject to change. The Role

Prepare and present engaging lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners (if applicable) given the course outlines

Evaluate student progress and maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes if given the course outline

Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive and engaging learning environment

Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning

Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students

Review course content and links in the D2L shell, and update any material as needed to maintain up-to date and relevant learning.  This is considered as part of "course preparation"

Attend all SAIT training as required

Achievement of Subdivision initiatives and objectives

Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required

Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors

Complete job shadowing and an Instructional Skills Workshop, or Teaching Excellence Foundations training, within 1 year of start date (unless it cannot be completed prior to teaching due to availability of these trainings)

All other related duties as required to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its students

Qualifications

Have demonstrated knowledge of materials, science and product technology

The candidate should possess certification in at least 3 of the methods outlined below:

CGSB Level II or III certification in Radiography, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic Inspection.

Have a minimum of 3 years of documented experience in NDT (5 years preferred)

Preference will also be given to candidates who possess CGSB RT Level II

Must be CEDO certified

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as a commitment to learner success

Ability to work independently and as a positive team player

Strong prioritization and time management skills

Previous instructional experience considered an asset

Training and knowledge in adult learning fundamentals

Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle) considered an asset

Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Zoom, Skype) considered an asset

Experience with curriculum development or instructional design considered an asset