Design Fundamentals Instructor

NWP

Northwestern Polytechnic, Canada’s newest polytechnic, aspires to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034. We are recruiting individuals who spark creativity, drive innovation, are highly engaged and are eager to embrace our core values: innovation & responsiveness. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, one who is willing to turn risk into opportunity, Northwestern is your employer of choice. A recently aligned strategic plan identifies 1, 3, 5, and 10-year goals, tactics and actions that will ensure Canada’s newest polytechnic will be the most entrepreneurial in Canada.

The Role

The successful candidate will teach one evening section of DD1380 Design Fundamentals in the Fall and one evening section in the Winter term. This position is subject to enrolment.

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. Consider joining Canada’s newest polytechnic, committed to be the most entrepreneurial polytechnic by 2034.

Job Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts with previous teaching experience is required. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

• Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles;
• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Cloud products;
• Knowledge of current educational technologies commonly found in classrooms;
• Student Focused;
• Strong organizational skills; and
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Only applications received electronically will be considered.

Upon submission of CVs, please also include:

• a cover letter;
• reference list;
• a copy of unofficial academic transcripts;
• proof of credential; and
• a teaching philosophy statement.

Application are to be submitted the Northwestern Polytechnic website. We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Thank you for applying to Northwestern Polytechnic!