School of Trades and Technology Instructor(s)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
We are collecting resumes for future openings and will be reviewing these applications as additional opportunities become available. You’ll be asked questions as part of this application to help the hiring team determine which type of role could work best for you. If you have any questions prior to application, please email stt@rdpolytech.ca.
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title | School of Trades and Technology Instructor(s) |
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| Faculty/Instructor Profile | Red Deer Polytechnic’s School of Trades and Technology will be hiring multiple Trades Instructors over the next year! As the Alberta economy continues to grow, the demand for apprentices in Alberta is very high. Red Deer Polytechnic has seen tremendous growth over the last year and is very well-positioned to meet the challenge of accommodating more apprenticeship students in the future. This is your opportunity to be a part of this exciting period by helping to shape the future of apprentices in Alberta! Our facilities and programs are world-class and are growing fast, and we are planning for the future! We are collecting resumes for future openings and will be reviewing these applications as additional opportunities become available. You’ll be asked questions as part of this application to help the hiring team determine which type of role could work best for you. If you have any questions prior to application, please email stt@rdpolytech.ca. Red Deer Polytechnic’s School Trades and Technology is the third largest Skilled Trades Apprenticeship training provider in Alberta, offering training in 14 Apprenticeship trades and two Engineering Technology Diplomas. Our school’s diverse programs are offered in national-class facilities and adjacent to innovation centers in manufacturing and alternative energy. This means our students have access to a wide range of experiences, expertise, and technologies. We pride ourselves in our instructors’ ability to create meaningful, professional connections with our students and with employers in the sectors we serve which results in competent, successful graduates. RDP is a major sponsor of Skills Canada Alberta and has seen many of our students excel in Skills competitions provincially, nationally, and at World Skills. RDP hires into three categories of Trades Instructors: Part-Time:
Sessional:
Continuous Probationary:
Class times take place during the day and evening and can be in-person or blended which means theory is taught online and practical skills is taught on-campus. Our instructors have flexibility to do non-instructional work like grading and course preparations during the time that works best for them. |
| Position Responsibilities | Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Trades Instructors:
Instructors uphold the professional responsibilities of faculty and demonstrate RDP organizational values by following related policies and practices. They are supported by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Scholarship and are provided with a comprehensive onboarding experience to help ensure their success. |
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| Salary or Hourly? | Salary |
| Salary | Compensation is determined by related experience and education. |
| Benefits and Compensation Information | Part-time instructors:
Sessional instructors:
Continuous Probationary:
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| About Red Deer Polytechnic | Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities. Red Deer Polytechnic is guided by the foundational statements in our 2022-2027 Strategic Transformation Plan:
Our purpose is simple: To inspire, educate, and mentor our community of learners. We collaborate to provide diverse experiential learning opportunities for our highly skilled learners. We empower innovators and creators for impact. Our growth will be realized through quality of life and the reciprocal benefits for our stakeholders. Our vision is to be a resourceful polytechnic, unbound by tradition. We are bold. We are resilient. We are more than applied. We will lead the transformation of post-secondary education by becoming more innovative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable with people at our core. Red Deer Polytechnic must be the best choice for our learners, our clients, our employees, and our communities, resulting in growth and readiness for the future. Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another. Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community. |
Posting Detail Information
| Competition Number | 2023-F-075 |
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| Faculty Employment Type | Sessional |
| Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
| Desired Start Date | 10/23/2023 |
| Position End Date (if term-certain) | |
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| Open Date | 09/11/2023 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Note to Applicant | To fulfill Red Deer Polytechnic’s mission to enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, people representing diverse perspectives and experiences are required. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, persons with any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Compensation is determined by related experience and education. The Faculty Association at Red Deer Polytechnic (FARDP) and the related collective agreement provides information on compensation for Instructors at Red Deer Polytechnic. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | We are collecting resumes for future openings and will be reviewing these applications as additional opportunities become available. You’ll be asked questions as part of this application to help the hiring team determine which type of role could work best for you. If you have any questions prior to application, please email stt@rdpolytech.ca. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have an Alberta Journeyperson Certificate? If yes, please provide the name of the trade(s) that you have received the certification for.
(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have an Interprovincial Red Seal? If yes, please provide the name of the trade that you have received the certification for.
(Open Ended Question)
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What trade(s) would you like to teach in?
(Open Ended Question)
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What course delivery method would work best for you?
- In Person only
- Blended only (Theory taught online and practical components taught on campus in shops/labs)
- No Preference - In person or blended
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Having reviewed the three types of positions available for Trades Instructors, what type of work are you interested in?
- Part Time (part-time employment, various start/end dates between August - June)
- Sessional (full time employment from August to June)
- Continuous Probationary (full-time, permanent employment)
- Open to all opportunities
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter