The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated training.
The Opportunity
The Vision Care Sciences portfolio within the School of Health & Public Safety has a need for an energetic and resourceful individual with great organizational skills to provide clinical instruction in a theory and laboratory setting in the Optician Diploma program. If you have outstanding clinical and instructional expertise, and are enthusiastic about the theoretical and clinical training of students, apply today and help prepare the next generation of eye care professionals.
NOTE: this posting intends to hire multiple candidates in different hourly casual capacities (optical dispensing lab, optical dispensing theory course, ocular anatomy and physiology theory course).
The Role
Prepare and deliver lectures and lab demonstrations to students enrolled in the Optician program
Maintain and update curriculum and course outlines as required
Prepare lists of lab supplies required for the Educational Technologist
Evaluate student progress through assignments, exams and lab competencies
Facilitate student achievement and professionalism through mentorship and coaching
Provide feedback for continuous program improvement
Be an active and engaged member of the School to maintain a "team environment"
Participate in all SAIT training, School and program meetings.
Promote and support SAIT and the School of Health and Public Safety's mission, strategic and academic plans.
Remain current and maintain contact with industry sectors to assure technology is relevant
All other duties as required for the position
Qualifications & Experience
Must be:
A Licensed Optician (LO) in the province of Alberta; OR
An optometrist by trade (license to practice is an asset)
Previous academic background (including teaching experience) is an asset as are additional educational qualifications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment are required
Involvement in scholarly activity/research is an asset.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to unexpected and changing conditions
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
Comfortable speaking to the public
Positive & respectful attitude
Job classification: S4001 - Instructor
Hourly Rate: $38.93 - $42.10
# of positions: 3
Position End Date: 12/31/2025
Posting closing date: 11/7/2024
About SAIT
SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we're looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT.
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about EDI at SAIT.
At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We're dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying.
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