Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Learning Designer - Sessional

Faculty/Instructor Profile

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.

Role Description

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.

Teaching

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

Student Success

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

Professional Development

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

Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits

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.

Community Contributions

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.

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Position Responsibilities

The Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (CTLS) at Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for a Sessional Learning Designer position.



Responsibilities of the Learning Designer include:Engage with Schools, programs, faculty, and services in key areas including: program development and redevelopment; curriculum design; pedagogy; teaching development; learning spaces; educational technologies; and flexible learning. Act as a specialist and take the lead role in Curriculum and Program review. Demonstrate a strong background in pedagogy and instruction, application of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to the learning environment, integration of educational technology including learning management systems, and curriculum development and review for post-secondary programming. Work as part of integrated and fast-paced teams to support faculty in the creation of quality learning experiences and environments for all RDP learners. Demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and to Indigenization and apply this knowledge into program and course design. Visualize opportunities for Work Integrated Learning within programming and integrate into curriculum.

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Adult Education / Learning Design or Master's Degree and related experience. Demonstrated expertise via work experience may be considered as an equivalent. Demonstrated expertise in: program development and redevelopment; curriculum design; pedagogy; teaching development; learning spaces; educational technologies; and flexible learning. Teaching experience at a post-secondary level. Demonstrated application of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team-based context. Demonstrated understanding and application of applied research and inquiry. Commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice. Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits and Compensation Information

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.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer

Polytechnic

(RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Metis 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

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Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2025-F-063

Faculty Employment Type

Sessional

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

10/16/2025

Position End Date (if term-certain)

06/30/2026

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week; hours of work may vary and will be dependent upon operational needs.

Open Date

10/06/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identifies, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

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

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

References Names and Contact Information

Optional Documents