Description

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 chance, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.

The Role The Diagnostic Health Department requires a full-time Instructor that will also serve in the role as Chairperson of the Department. The instructor position will be a tenure track position, and the Chairperson responsibilities will be for an estimated initial period from January 5, 2027 - January 4, 2028. Instructors hired into a Tenure track position normally serve three years before the instructor is eligible to apply for tenure.

This role will provide the academic and operational leadership required for the successful development, implementation, and launch of the new Diagnostic Health programs, including Medical Laboratory Assistant,



Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology, and any future diagnostic health offerings. The successful candidate will initially focus on department leadership and program planning, faculty recruitment and support, partnership development, and ensuring program readiness for Fall 2027 delivery. As the programs move into active delivery, instructional responsibilities will be added.

What We Offer

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.

Requirements The successful candidate will possess a Diploma in a relevant discipline. A combination of education and experience in diagnostic health education, clinical practice, or healthcare leadership may be considered.

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.




- Knowledge of Northwestern Polytechnic courses and current educational technologies commonly found in classrooms (e.g., videoconferencing, D2L) are desired.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, specifically one who is willing to take a risk to create opportunities.
- Highly qualified faculty, who seek to continuously improve instruction and meet the need of learners.
- Willingness to work with and support the Teaching & Learning Centre.
- Student Focused.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships across the organization.
- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

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
- a teaching philosophy statement

Applications are to be submitted through the Northwestern Polytechnic website. To ensure all documents can be included in your application please try to submit documents in one attachment when possible (limited to a maximum of 5 attachments).

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 [email protected] .

Thank you for applying to NWP!

📌 Chairperson and Instructor, Diagnostic Health (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Northwestern Polytechnic
📍 Grande Prairie