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Job Title

Psychology Instructor

Instruction

Education

Master's

Category

Faculty

Job Type

ASA-Part Time Sessional (809)

Job Description

True North

As the largestpost-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration.

Striving tospark and empower success, NWP'smission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offersa 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 School

The role is within our School of AppliedSciences and Technology. The School offers a variety of programminginFine Arts, Humanities and SocialSciences,Sciences,



and Animal Health Technology. Through this programming,we offer a variety of certificates, diplomas, university transfer courses,as well as a degree in computingscience.

The Role

The Humanities and SocialSciences Department requires a psychology instructor to cover a 2-week leave for coursesEP3020 A2/B2 -Learning and Development in Childhood, PY1050 A2 -Social and Individual Behaviour, and PY3500 A2 -Psych Disorders Children Adolescence.

This part-time leave sessional position will commence on October 26th and end on November 9, 2026

What We Offer

Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.

Job Requirements

A PhD in Psychologyis required. Evidence of successful instruction of undergraduate courses inPsychologyis an asset. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:

- Expertise in cognition, learning, behaviourism, emotion, and motivation
- Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles;
- Knowledge of current educational technologies (e.g., videoconferencing, learning management systems) is desired;
- Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action;
- The ability to teach both online and classroom-based courses;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to build solid relationships across the organization; and
- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

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