Job Description

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Position Title Instructor, Environmental Science - Term
Required Qualifications

• Minimum Masters in Science
• Demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior post-secondary teaching experience is considered an asset.

Department University Studies


is a comprehensive community institution in the . Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College meets both the training and skills acquisition needs of industry, and the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. The College provides lifelong, relevant, and practical learning opportunities and is committed to increasing access to post-secondary programs.

The University Studies department is seeking an Instructor in Environmental Science - Term. The instructor will teach courses in the Environmental Technology diploma. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering lectures and labs on potential topics such as introduction to soil science, land reclamation, geotechnical sampling and instrumentation, animal identification, and planet earth.

The selected candidate will collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and other post-secondary institutions to design, revise and teach courses. Key responsibilities include conducting regular classes, defining evaluation methods, ensuring students are aware of course objectives, validating learning outcomes, staying up-to-date with industry trends, and participating in scholarly activities. The successful candidates must also have office hours for student consultation and contribute to raising awareness of the discipline in the community. Additionally, active participation in both Departmental and College affairs, particularly with respect to recruitment, tutoring, and academic advising of students is required.

The ideal candidates should possess the following skills:

• Proficiency in using different teaching techniques, including active learning.
• Knowledge of current educational technology platforms, such as Moodle and Zoom.
• Expertise in computer hardware, circuits, architecture, and systems software.
• Proficiency in programming languages like SageMath/Python.
• Student-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational skills.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

This position qualifies for the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month. This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval.

**This is s term position ending on or before June 30, 2025.
Advertised Salary Faculty salary range is $71,785.48 to $121,523.99 per annum. Placement on the salary grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications. Keyano College also offers an attractive health and benefits package.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date August 2023
Position End Date (if temporary) 06/30/2025
Open Date 06/12/2023
Close Date 06/21/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant

For further information regarding the faculty salary grid, please click this link -

This position is based in Fort McMurray.

Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections applies to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1
• 1-3
• 3-5
• 5-7
• 7+
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * Do you have experience working in the post-secondary sector?

(Open Ended Question) * * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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