Job Description

Description

University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd)

is currently recruiting for

non-credit instructors (contract (term) position)

to teach Construction Management Courses for the International Professional Programs (IPP) in the

2025-2026 academic year.

In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.


Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors' all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.


The success of the University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs. The International Professional Program (IPP) is made up of three streams of 12-months duration plus a Work-Integrated Learning term, comprised of professional certificate and diploma programs sourced from the Continuing Education Domestic Programming portfolio. IPP courses are scheduled for full-time international students and delivered

in-person

at the University of Calgary

Downtown Campus.

Position Description

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course Details:

Please click on the links below for more information on the course description and learning outcomes for the Construction Management courses.

BMC 102 Construction Contract Law and Documents BMC 110 Construction Costing BMC 243 Control Systems In Construction Projects BMC 395 Contract Management: Managing Change, Claims, and Disputes on Projects

Scope of Responsibilities (high level)

Create effective lesson plans, and develop content, learning activities, presentations, assignments, evaluations. Utilize Desire2Learn (D2L) for all course materials and student communication Utilize Zoom to facilitate any synchronous live sessions with activities (where applicable)

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent and work experience in the Construction field is required. Previous experience teaching adult learners is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred. Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) designation, if applicable Previous experience utilizing e-learning tools (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.) such as Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Moodle, Zoom, or similar is preferred Adult Teaching and Learning Certificate or equivalent is an asset Industry experience with the ability to illustrate your teaching with real life examples. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students in a diverse, international learning environment. Ability to teach in person at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus, with the flexibility to use online platforms for supplementary course delivery.

When applying, please indicate the specific course(s) you are interested in teaching.

Application Deadline:

December 22, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments

(

oic@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.


With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.