Instructor- Cdari Event Technician Program - Lighting Technology
November 22 2024
Industries
Education, Training
Categories Event, Congress, Banquet,
Remote
Calgary, AB • Full time
Corporate Development, Applied Research and International (CDARI) is SAIT's face to industry. Our instructors and staff are passionate about student and instructor success, in an environment that values applied academic excellence, teamwork, collaboration and driving innovation. Our non-credit courses are aligned to industry and designed to meet the needs of employers today and in the future.
The division centralizes and supports industry clients to develop customized non-credit corporate training for their employees and take their innovative product and process ideas to market locally, nationally and internationally. Within CDARI sits a number of support functions including Business Operations, Continuing Education, International, Corporate Training, Applied Research, and Business Intelligence.
The Opportunity
Corporate Development and Applied Research
Within SAIT, the Corporate Development, Applied Research and Innovation (CDARI) division employs all non-credit instructors and Subject Matter Experts who facilitate and build curriculum within the Centre of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, Corporate Training, and International Projects. We are looking to add qualified industry professionals to facilitate this course on a part-time, contract basis to a cohort of independent adult learners.
Students of this division can take non-credit classes in any number or order, as they do not count toward a degree or diploma program. These course offerings are geared to provide learners with professional development or re-training.
In addition to teaching, the instructor is responsible for student support and communication, creation of assignments, marking, grading, and curriculum revision as needed.
The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies to ensure student success and an engaged, hands-on environment. The instructor is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning atmosphere which is pedagogically sound, technically supported, and innovative in nature.
SAIT and CDARI provides in-depth training and support for first-time instructors. We pride ourselves in bringing the leading edge of the field into the hands-on learning of our students. We strive to leave our graduates with job-ready skills and experience through cases, assignments, and projects to be value-add candidates to the local employment market.
We are looking for an instructor in the world of lighting to help us facilitate two lighting fundamentals courses. These Courses would be delivered In-Person at SAIT Campus.
The Role
- You will deliver a course that will provide well-rounded knowledge in lighting, video, and audio disciplines to students
- Maintain online classroom environment through facilitating online discussion and responding to student questions regarding the curriculum
- Maintain records for the purposes of grading of online quizzes, exams and assignments
- Maintain engagement with the responsibilities of this course for the duration of the contract
- Manage the classroom to ensure a positive and enriching 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
- Assist in the maintenance of curriculum as needed to maintain up-to date and relevant learning
- Participate in curriculum/program review as needed
- Attend all SAIT training as required
- Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives
- Be an active and engaged member of the School
- Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
- Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors
- All other duties as required for the position
- This Instructor opportunity is instructor lead with synchronous virtual delivery.
- The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering the course over all of the following dates for each course.
- COURSE 1 - AUDI 018 -Lighting 1-Fundamentals
- COURSE 2 - AUDI 019 -Lighting 2-Intermediate
Course Schedule: (19th Jan 2025 - 9th Feb 2025) Tentative
Sun - 9 am - 4 pm
In Person Delivery
Course Schedule: 2nd March 2025 - 23 March 2025
Sun - 9 am - 4 pm
In Person Delivery
Qualifications
- Minimum post-secondary Diploma in Lighting Production or related field
- 5+ years of Industry experience.
- Relevant field experience within the last 12 months.
- Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
- Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
- Comfortable speaking to the public
- Positive & respectful attitude
- Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to organize and present written information
- Desired:
- Previous teaching experience at a post-secondary institution
- Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace is an asset)
- Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
- Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
- Formal training in online technologies
Job location: Calgary, AB - Main Campus
Job classification: Instructor
# of positions: 1
Posting closing date: Dec 15th 2024
Position end date: August 31, 2025
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
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