Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

★ Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.

★ Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.

★ Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.

The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.

The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.

The faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.

The faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.

For More Information: Faculty Profile

The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing is seeking a sessional Machine Learning Analyst instructor for the 2024/2025 academic year.

The Machine Learning Analyst Diploma is an industry-aligned education to help you enter the artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) workforce. In the program, you will develop fundamental skills to succeed in this field, including data analytics, computer programming and business skills.

The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing at Red Deer Polytechnic is a growing, learner-centred community that advances the mission of Red Deer Polytechnic to strengthen and enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta. The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing contributes to the vitality and strength of the economy and businesses of Central Alberta through the development of graduates that work and excel in the region.

The DSBSC contributes to Red Deer Polytechnic’s comprehensive mix of programming, offering learners a range of credentials including certificates, post-diploma and graduate certificates, diplomas, university transfer programs, and collaborative degrees. We continue to evolve as a School, seeking opportunities to offer innovative new programs and credentials to serve our learners. Our priority is to deliver an exceptional learning environment for our students by focusing on excellence in teaching in learning and experiential opportunities both inside and outside the classroom that contribute to their future success.

The Donald School of Business, Science and Computing programs:

For further information contact:
Lisa Verbisky, Associate Dean
Donald School of Business, Science and Computing
Email: lisa.verbisky@rdpolytech.ca

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Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding. The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays. This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.

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 2030 Strategic 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.

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.