Adjunct Instructor - Media & Entertainment Tech Certificate (

The Role The Instructor's role is to professionally manage the learning process of the students and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential.

The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success.

The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.

We are currently building our talent pool for potential Online Asynchronous (i.e.

Student Self-paced) opportunities during the 2024-2025 Academic Year.

These courses are held within our Learner Management System, fully online, and do not have any scheduled facilitation components to them.

The purpose of this Broadcast Program that will provide industry partners with a fast track for students to enter the workforce within the Broadcast industry.

Courses in this program include: MMDA 001 Video Systems and Standards and Instrumentation MMDA 002 Video Imaging Recording and Playout MMDA 003 Entertainment Automation MMDA 004 Acoustics and Audio Systems Note: Courses are not guaranteed; successful candidates will only be contacted if a teaching opportunity becomes available.

During the engagement, instructors are responsible for:

Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners if applicable given the course outline

Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance

Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive 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

Qualifications

Required:

3-5 years related experience in the Broadcast Technology industry

3-5 years of experience instructing and building curriculum within a technical college/post-secondary institution

Working knowledge and hands on experience with new up and coming Broadcast technologies

Previous post-secondary education in a related field, or industry training

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:

Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)

Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals

Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching

Formal training in online technologies

SAFA Adjunct - Non-Approved Program

Job Location: Calgary, AB Job classification: Adjunct Instructor # of positions: Multiple Posting closing date: Open until suitable candidates are found Position end date: August 31, 2025