Description

University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting instructors(contract/term positions) for the math course APP 301 Math 30-1 in the Academic Preparation Program in the 2026-2027 academic year.

In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.

Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors - all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.

The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.

Position Description

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course Details

Please click on links below for more information on the course descriptions, learning outcomes, course hours and schedules.

APP 301 Math 30-1 course sections:

Winter 2027: APP 301-040 Math 30-1

January 19 to April 8, 2027

Tue & Thu, 5:30-8:30 pm

Online Synchronous delivery (live sessions via Zoom)

Spring 2027: APP 301-035 Math 30-1

April 29 to July 22, 2027

Thu, 6:00-9:00 pm





Online Hybrid delivery (live sessions via Zoom with asynchronous course content)

Academic Preparation Program Math Instructor Pool

We are also accepting applications from qualified candidates interested in teaching the following math courses in future terms:

APP 302 Math 30-2

APP 201 Math 20-1

APP 205 Math 10/20 Condensed

Successful candidates may be added to the instructor pool and considered for future teaching opportunities as they arise.

Potential delivery modality for future offerings

Online Synchronous, Online Hybrid, and in-class on Main Campus

Scope of Responsibilities (high level)

- Develop or adapt course content based on approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
- Create effective lesson plans that incorporate clear explanations, examples, applied learning activities, assessments, presentations, and evaluations, as appropriate.
- Facilitate an engaging and supportive learning environment for adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds and levels of preparation.
- Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement of course learning outcomes.
- Use Desire2Learn (D2L) for course delivery, posting course materials, assessments, and communicating with students.




- Use Zoom to facilitate synchronous live sessions and interactive activities, where applicable.
- Maintain timely communication with students and adhere to Continuing Education administrative requirements and established instructional expectations.

Qualifications

- A bachelor's degree in mathematics, education with a specialization in mathematics, or a closely related field is required; a master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- Previous experience teaching high-school mathematics and/or academic upgrading is required.
- A valid teaching certificate or equivalent teaching credential is an asset.
- Experience teaching adult learners is strongly preferred; experience teaching in a post-secondary or continuing education environment is an asset.
- Previous experience teaching in online or blended learning environments is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to explain complex mathematical concepts clearly and support learners with diverse educational backgrounds and levels of preparation.
- Robust communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide timely and constructive feedback to learners.
- Proficiency with online teaching and learning technologies, including learning management systems and video-conferencing platforms such as Desire2Learn (D2L), Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, is required.

Application deadline: November 15, 2026.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contac

📌 Non-Credit Instructor (Canada)
🏢 University of Calgary
📍 Canada