Career Opportunities: Casual Instructor, Psychology (1933)

Requisition ID1933 -Posted11/06/2026 -Faculty of Arts & Sciences -Academic -NorQuest College

COMPETITION NUMBER: 1933
CLOSING DATE: November 20th, 2026 @ 11:59pm MST

School of Arts and Applied Sciences

NorQuest College employees are difference makers in the work we do for our college and community. We transform lives together. We work together in the spirit of Wahkôhtowin (togetherness) in positive relations—Miyo Wahkôhtowin.

We’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference to join our University Transfer – Dual Credit team. We offer a vibrant, inclusive, diverse, and student-centered learning environment that seeks to transform lives and strengthen communities by offering students pathways into a wide variety of careers. We invite applications from instructors excited about teaching and passionate about the subject matter.

We are looking for an experienced term/casual instructor to join the Dual Credit - University Transfer Instructional Team for the Winter 2027 Semester to teach Psychology with our dual credit partners.

Dual credit programming provides high school students with the opportunity to take university transfer courses through NorQuest, earning high school and post-secondary credit at the same time.

This position requires both in person and online teaching from February to June 2027 (availability in the evening is essential).

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Plan and prepare for the instructional delivery of PSYC 1040 and/or PSYC 1050.

Instruct and evaluate students in PSYC 1040 and/or PSYC 1050.

Foster a positive, inclusive, and student-centred learning environment that supports student success.

Monitor student progress and provide timely feedback and regular updates to dual credit contacts.

Maintain student and program records for assigned course sections.

Collaborate with and contribute to the instructional team to support program delivery and learner success.





Facilitate information sharing between school divisions and the College.

Support a wide variety of learners with varying goals, learning needs, and educational backgrounds.

WHAT YOU BRING

Master's degree or higher in Psychology.

Experience teaching high school or post-secondary students, with a strong understanding of curriculum development and instructional strategies.

Demonstrated commitment to supporting a wide variety of learners with varying goals and needs.

Experience teaching under-represented student populations, including Indigenous learners.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proactive approach to communicating timelines, assessments, and student expectations.

Ability to manage classroom dynamics and maintain a positive learning environment.

Experience using Learning Management Systems such as Moodle and educational technologies for online or hybrid teaching; work experience in a psychological field and curriculum development experience are considered assets.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER

As a difference maker you:

- Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that support both high school and post-secondary learner success.
- Monitor student progress and provide meaningful feedback that supports academic achievement and learner development.
- Build positive relationships with students, school division partners, and members of the instructional team.
- Communicate clearly and proactively regarding course expectations, timelines, assessments, and student conduct.
- Adapt instructional approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners and varying learning styles.
- Support Indigenous learners and other under-represented student populations through student-centred teaching practices.
- Collaborate effectively with dual credit partners to ensure a seamless learning experience for students.
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, student-prioritized learning, and continuous improvement.

SALARY: This is a 3-credit course that is compensated at a course casual rate per credit. An additional 11.2% is pai

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