Instructor, Philosophy - Calgary, Canada - SAIT

Description

Academic Services is focused on supporting SAIT's schools and departments in their pursuit of SAIT's strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program. The Opportunity We are looking for individuals who align with our commitment to excellence and who demonstrate: o A growth mindset through curiosity, creativity, and collaborationo Leads with a world-class customer experience mindseto Is dynamic and responsible to the needs of stakeholders; speed and agility are criticalo Someone who embraces trial and error as an important part of learningThe Academic Services (AS) department's role in student success is to create a culture and environment that unleashes the full potential of all students at SAIT. Our primary goal is to support SAIT's Education Plan with a Student-First Culture by focusing on student success and mobilizing all campus community members in this shared goal.We are currently seeking three (3) highly qualified candidates with outstanding teaching contributions in Philosophy. Reporting to the Academic Chair in Philosophy, the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Philosophy (critical thinking, ethics, introduction to philosophy, etc.) and is expected to be engaged in scholarly activities, curriculum development, and other professional services. Candidates who have a passion for teaching to diverse students, strive to contribute to applied education, and enjoy coaching students are encouraged to apply. Role Specifics: Position #1: Focus on Logic and Critical Thinking
•AOS or AOC of logicPosition #2: Focus on Ethics, Ethics in Technology
•AOS or AOC of Ethics
•AOS or AOC of Philosophy of Money an assetPosition #3: Teaching focused
•Critical Thinking, Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy. Please indicate in your cover letter which of the three positions you wish to be considered for and why. If more than one, please address each of those.

The Role

Deliver engaging courses in Philosophy (critical thinking, ethics, introduction to philosophy).

Courses are delivered to Business and Technology (diploma) programs and undergraduate students in an applied setting.

Develop application-based learning materials and assessments tailored to students' areas of specialty.

Evaluate students' progress and provide timely formative feedback.

Support the Academic Chair in a variety of administrative tasks.

Work closely with colleagues to undertake curriculum renewal and design.

Provide mentorship for new instructors.

Stay abreast of emerging pedagogical issues and educational technologies.

Under the direction of the Academic Chair, conduct scholarly activities, pursue external funding, and disseminate knowledge.

Perform related duties as assigned to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its students.

Prepare additional study materials for learners.

Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in Philosophy from an accredited institution.

Doctorate in Philosophy or Education from an accredited institution would be considered an asset.

Minimum of 3 years of post-secondary teaching experience.

Demonstrated experience in delivering learner-centered courses.

Demonstrated record of achievement in scholarly activities in a relevant field.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-work skills.

Job classification: INSTRUCTOR - S4001 Salary Rate: $72, - $91, # of positions: 3 Posting closing date: May 10, 2024 About SAIT SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of , we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers. Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about . At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We're dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor. BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application. Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.