Continuous Instructor, Digital Media & IT (Web Design & Development)
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NAIT's Digital Media and IT program is looking for a highly experienced, dynamic, energetic instructor who has the passion for sharing their expertise and experiences to join their team. The Web Design and Development concentration teaches students the most current web design techniques and best practices for web development and search engine optimization. This area of emphasis arms students with the design, business and technical skills they will need to build customized web solutions for organizations and individuals. The Web Design and Development area prepares students for jobs as web designers, web developers, SEO strategists, UX/UI designers, and content strategists.
The successful candidate should be student-centered, have strong organizational skills and be committed to student success, with excellent communication skills in both written and oral English. Strong analytical, problem solving, critical-thinking and decision-making skills are required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and present courses in both classroom and lab settings.
- Organize and supervise practical assignments.
- Conduct student evaluations and maintain progress records.
- Seek regular feedback from students and staff on instructional effectiveness and relevance.
- Participate in course review, program review and curriculum development.
- Maintain contact with relevant industries.
- Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students and colleagues.
- Develop and revise course material and curriculum on an ongoing basis to ensure relevancy to industry standards and to maximize student success.
- Strong knowledge of fundamental and structured HTML along with best practices.
- Knowledge of modern CSS (flexbox and grid layout, preprocessors like Sass or LESS).
- Experience with vanilla JavaScript and DOM manipulation.
- Understands the importance of accessibility and the WCAG guidelines for digital products.
- Experience with Search Engine Optimization.
- Awareness of information architecture and content strategies.
- Familiar with performance optimization techniques and tools.
- Proficient in using Git for version control.
- Willingness to keep up with the latest trends and tech in the industry.
- Familiarity with content management systems and web frameworks.
- Familiarity with user experience and user interface design.
Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree (preferred) or Degree or Diploma in a media-related program along with 5 years of related industry experience is required
- Previous teaching experience would be an asset
- Equivalencies may be considered
Remuneration: Will commensurate with education and experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package
Instructor salary grid $65,218.00 - $113,452.00 annually. However, starting salary for new hires averages between $78,998.00 - $85,889.00 annually based on education and experience with room for negotiations. (Classification - Instructor).
This position is covered by the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) Collective Agreement
Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
About NAIT
At NAIT, people matter.
We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.
At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.
What we offer
We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.
NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.
Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.
Additional requirements
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.
Accommodations
NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at careers@nait.ca.
We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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