Adjunct Instructor-Account Clerk Instructor

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; Calgary; Remote; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A technical institute in Alberta seeks an Adjunct Accounting Instructor for its Blood Tribe Accounting Clerk Program. Responsibilities include preparing lessons, maintaining attendance records, and providing student support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and prior teaching experience. This position requires travel to the Blood Tribe and may involve teaching in Lethbridge. Apply before November 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting.
• Demonstrated post-secondary teaching experience, with a strong commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present lessons and assignments.
• Maintain records for grading and attendance.
• Manage classroom to ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Public speaking

Education

Master's or terminal degree

Teaching experience

Tools

Office 365

Videoconferencing technology

Learning Management System experience

Job description

Corporate Development, Applied Research and International (CDARI) is SAIT’s face to industry. Our instructors and staff are passionate about student and instructor success, in an environment that values applied academic excellence, teamwork, collaboration and driving innovation. Our non-credit courses are aligned to industry and designed to meet the needs of employers today and in the future.

The division centralizes and supports industry clients to develop customized non-credit corporate training for their employees and take their innovative product and process ideas to market locally, nationally and internationally. Within CDARI sits a number of support functions including Business Operations, Continuing Education, International, Corporate Training, Applied Research, and Business Intelligence.

CEPS is hiring an Adjunct Accounting Instructor to teach the following;

Blood Tribe Accounting Clerk Program

Program Description

This comprehensive Account Clerk program equips learners with essential competencies for professional success across communication, management, and financial domains. The program includes foundational knowledge in financial accounting and business operations, along with proficiency in business productivity tools and technology, preparing participants to navigate and contribute to modern business environments with confidence and competence. Learners gain practical tools for problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution, supported by emotional intelligence training to foster effective leadership and team dynamics.

ACCT 215/ACCT 002 Introductory Financial Accounting I 92hours

ACCT 255/ACCT 003 Introductory Financial Accounting II 60hours

This project will be delivered to the Blood Tribe and travel will be required. It's about 2 hours from Calgary, and 6 contact hours of teaching a day. Instructors could stay in Lethbridge and drive in to the training location.

Role

• Prepare and present lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners if applicable given the course outline
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading, assessing professionalism and tracking attendance in both theory and lab classes if given the course outline
• Manage the classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment
• Show personal interest in the learner and create a climate conducive to optimal learning
• Provide on‑going support, guidance and advice to students
• Attend all SAIT training as required
• Achievement of School initiatives and Objectives
• Be an active and engaged member of the School
• Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors
• All other duties as required for the position

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Accounting
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, well‑developed interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Demonstrated post‑secondary teaching experience, with a strong commitment to inclusive education and a proven ability to support Indigenous learners
• Masters or terminal degree would be an asset.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals

Job classification: Adjunct Instructor

# of positions: 2

Posting closing date: Nov. 30 , 2025

Position end date: Aug 31, 2026

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