Contract Instructor, Ironworker

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present learning outcomes and activities in a classroom, laboratory and industry setting
• Participate in curriculum development, program reviews and course reviews
• Facilitate the learning process by utilizing instructional strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery of course materials
• Manage instructional delivery and set the tone and climate for a safe and effective learning environment
• Create assessment tools to evaluate the learning process and maintain progress records
• Provide ongoing coaching and tutoring for students to maximize student success and retention and respond to student issues
• Utilize appropriate educational technology for presentations, communications and program promotions
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students, colleagues and industry partners
• Utilize regular student feedback to identify and implement instructional improvement
• Improve the quality of instruction through professional development activities
• Prepare and present lessons, lectures and demonstrations to apprenticeship students in all Ironworker streams, including Structural, Reinforcing Steel or Metal Building Systems Erection.
• Demonstrate procedures and supervise practical shop assignments. Prepare, administer and grade assignments and examinations.
• ​Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Bring passion, enthusiasm, and ideas that will positively contribute to the advancement and growth of the program and the culture of our collaborative and dynamic team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong desire to help students succeed
• Strong technical trade and construction knowledge
• Be able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Strong general computer skills and experience with MS Office applications required
• Experience with learning management systems is an asset

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Completion of any of the following credentials is required. Ironworker – Metal Building Erector Journeyperson Certificate Ironworker – Structural/Ornamental Certificate Ironworker – Generalist Journeyperson Certificate
• Ironworker – Metal Building Erector Journeyperson Certificate
• Ironworker – Structural/Ornamental Certificate
• Ironworker – Generalist Journeyperson Certificate
• Completion of Alberta Ironworker – Reinforcing Certificate an asset
• Provincial equivalent required including Inter-Provincial Red Seal an asset
• Minimum 5 years recent industry experience after completion of their first Journeyperson ticket.
• Teaching experience an asset
• Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services (WES), International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or the Comparative Education Services (CES).
• This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement.
• Remuneration $108.18/scheduled instruction hour

Classification – Instructor A

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