Psychology Instructor

Job title:

Psychology Instructor

Company

Northwestern Polytechnic

Job description

BackgroundNorthwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged, and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics, and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.We offer a wide variety of credit and non-credit career certificates and diplomas, pre-employment and apprenticeship trades, university transfer studies, and several opportunities for on-campus degree completion through collaborations with four-year universities. Northwestern Polytechnic is dedicating itself to becoming the Northern Centre of Post-Secondary Excellence in Alberta. The polytechnic provides learners high quality and diverse lifelong learning opportunities, while responsibly managing its educational, fiscal, and environmental resources.The RoleThe role is within our School of Applied Sciences and Technology. The departments within the School are located on our Grande Prairie campus and our Fairview campus. The School offers a variety of programming in Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Animal Health Technology. Through this programming, we offer a variety of certificates, diplomas, university transfer courses, as well as a degree in computing science.The Humanities and Social Sciences Department requires a Psychology Instructor to teach the following courses

• EP3020 – Learning and Development in Childhood
• PY1040 – Basic Psychological Processes
• PY3470 – Psychology of Gender

These courses may be offered to one or several individual instructors. Applicants are encouraged to apply for one or all depending on their interest and experience.Course descriptions are available at https://www.nwpolytech.ca/programs/courses/course.html. This part-time sessional position will commence on January 1, 2025. Course delivery is on campus in Grande Prairie.What We OfferNorthwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.Job RequirementsA Master of Arts or Master of Science in Psychology is required with a PhD in Psychology preferred. Evidence of successful instruction of undergraduate courses in Psychology is an asset. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles;

• Knowledge of current educational technologies (e.g., videoconferencing, learning management systems) is desired;

• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action;

• The ability to teach both online and classroom-based courses;

• Student-focused;

• Strong organizational skills;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and

• A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

How to ApplyOnly applications received electronically will be considered.Upon submission of CVs, please also include:

• a cover letter
• reference list
• a copy of unofficial academic transcripts
• proof of credential
• a teaching philosophy statement

Applications are to be submitted through the Northwestern Polytechnic website.We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at .Thank you for applying to NWP!Appointment Date From:1/1/2025Appointment Date To:4/30/2025Salary Grade$0.00 – $0.00Organizational UnitNorthwestern Polytechnic -> School of Applied Science and Technology -> Humanities and Social SciencesLocationGrande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4 CA (Primary)

Expected salary

Location

Grande Prairie, AB

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:54:59 GMT

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