Adjunct Instructor - Darkroom Photography (CEPS Face-to-Face)

About the company

Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. Join a team passionate about building lifelong learning opportunities that help people in Calgary and around the globe navigate the changing world of work.

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Your tasks

CDARI is seeking an Adjunct Photography Instructor for the following opportunity:

• Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners if applicable given the course outline
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance
• Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment
• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Provide on-going support, guidance and advice to students
• Attend all SAIT training as required
• Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives
• Be an active and engaged member of the School
• Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors
• All other duties as required for the position

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Photography or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current knowledge of the latest photographic trends, technology and software
• 2-5 years of related photography experience and/or training
• 2-5 years of experience in training or teaching
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written information

• Desired:

• Previous teaching experience for PHOT 009- Black & White darkroom techniques is considered a strong asset
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
• Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
• Formal training in online technologies

How to apply

Posting closing date: October 6, 2021 Position end date: August 31, 2022

Other

PHOT 009 - Black and White Darkroom Techniques January 1 - March 31, 2022, Thursday from 6pm - 9pm

Courses are delivered in a Face-to-Face format.

Job classification: Instructor

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