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 prospect 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 Donald School of Business is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Retirement Planning, FINS 4200 in the Winter semester.

Please note: This is an on-campus, in-person, course offering.





FINS 4200 identifies how to synthesize learning in the development of comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Assess government, employer, and private retirement support and shortfalls. Receive credit towards Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation.

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow them to teach this course to a wide range of learners. The successful candidate will also have a passion for teaching theory using applied learning strategies in a flexible learning environment. A desire to innovate in the achievement of learning outcomes is required.

Winter Term: January 6, 2027 to April 13, 2027

FINS 4200: Retirement Planning

On Campus | TR | 18:30 – 19:50

Please note the contract start dates allow for instructor prep time. The contract end dates allow for grading and submission of final marks.

Winter Contract: December 16, 2026 – April 30, 2026

The Donald School of Business at Red Deer Polytechnic is a growing, learner-centered community that advances the mission of Red Deer Polytechnic to strengthen and enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta. The Donald School of Business contributes to the vitality and strength of the economy and businesses of Central Alberta through the development of graduates that work and excel in the region.

The DSB contributes to Red Deer Polytechnic’s comprehensive mix of programming, offering learners a range of credentials including certificates, post-diploma and graduate certificates, diplomas, university transfer programs, and collaborative degrees. We continue to evolve as a School, seeking opportunities to offer innovative new programs and credentials to serve our learners.



Our priority is to deliver an exceptional learning environment for our students by focusing on excellence in teaching in learning and experiential opportunities both inside and outside the classroom that contribute to their future success.

The Donald School of Business programs:

- Advanced Accounting
- Aviation Certificate
- Business Certificate
- Business Diploma
- Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
- Legal Assistant Diploma

For further information contact: Lisa Henderson, Acting Dean

Donald School of Business

Email: [email protected]

Required Qualifications

- Graduate degree in relevant discipline (i.e. MBA)
- CFP designation
- Record of relevant business experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Combination of

- Post-Secondary teaching experience
- Doctorate degree in relevant discipline

Benefits and Compensation Information Part-time instructors receive an additional 14% of the gross salary in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.

Desired Start Date

December 16, 2026

Position End Date

April 30, 2027

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working workplace 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.

To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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