Continuing Education Instructor

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The Role

Courses are offered across the college service region at campuses in Grande Prairie and Fairview.  Our department is continually seeking dynamic instructors to teach in a variety of delivery areas, some of which include:

• Administrative
• Business/Management
• Computer Programs and Software
• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Sales and Marketing
• Customer Service
• Personal/Professional Development
• Various General Interest Areas

What We Offer

NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development & wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community.

Candidates interested in facilitating these courses must have professional experience/qualifications in the related subject area(s).  Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience teaching/coaching adults. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include: 

• proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• strong organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• an entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities;
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
• a high level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.

Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume, clearly indicating which delivery area(s) they are interested in instructing.  Please clearly indicate your skill set that matches the delivery area(s) and outline any areas of specialty or expertise.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.

We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca.

Thank you for applying to Northwestern Polytechnic!