Adjunct Instructor - Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Future Opportunities 2025/2026- Hiring Pool

sait.ca; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIT is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for NDT programming for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. The role involves preparing engaging lessons, evaluating student progress, and managing classroom dynamics. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in NDT. Join a leading institution committed to diversity and inclusion in education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of documented experience in NDT, 5 years preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials, science, and product technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present engaging lessons, lectures, and lab activities.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records for grading.
• Manage classroom or lab to ensure a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

CGSB Level II or III certification

CEDO certification

Tools

Learning Management System

Videoconferencing Technology

Job description

SAIT’s Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) focuses on non-credit programs supporting corporate training, the individual learner and international projects. We create courses and programs for life-long learning with careers at our core. Our courses range from exploring general interests to up-skilling for career advancement and reskilling for career changes. We complete all background activities required to set up our products for students to purchase and experience several delivery options.

Our Individual Learner offerings through the Continuing Education and Professional Studies Subdivision are scheduled at a variety of times throughout the week to suit our diverse learner population. These courses course be throughout Monday – Friday during core daytime business hours, during the evenings, or throughout the weekends. Our learners are mature, focused, and want to be challenged.

The instructor's role is to professionally manage and engage students in the learning process and to ensure that students achieve established learning objectives to the maximum of their potential. The instructor is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies, to ensure student success. Instructors are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learning environment which is pedagogically sound, technically supported and innovative in nature.

Note: We are currently building our Adjunct Instructor talent pool for potential course opportunities for our NDT programming during the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Please note that we will only be hiring sufficient instructors to support the expected demand throughout the year and this demand is subject to change.

The Role

• Prepare and present engaging lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes, exams, lab activities and lab demonstrations for learners (if applicable) given the course outlines
• Evaluate student progress and 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 and engaging 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
• Review course content and links in the D2L shell, and update any material as needed to maintain up-to date and relevant learning. This is considered as part of "course preparation"
• Attend all SAIT training as required
• Achievement of Subdivision initiatives and objectives
• Adhere to all safety legislation, guidelines and safety standards as required
• Maintain contact with relevant industry sectors
• Complete job shadowing and an Instructional Skills Workshop, or Teaching Excellence Foundations training, within 1 year of start date (unless it cannot be completed prior to teaching due to availability of these trainings)
• All other related duties as required to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its students

Qualifications

• Have demonstrated knowledge of materials, science and product technology
• The candidate should possess certification in at least 3 of the methods outlined below:
• CGSB Level II or III certification in Radiography, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic Inspection.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of documented experience in NDT (5 years preferred)
• Preference will also be given to candidates who possess CGSB RT Level II
• Must be CEDO certified
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as a commitment to learner success
• Ability to work independently and as a positive team player
• Strong prioritization and time management skills

Preferred:

• Previous instructional experience considered an asset
• Training and knowledge in adult learning fundamentals
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle) considered an asset
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Zoom, Skype) considered an asset
• Experience with curriculum development or instructional design considered an asset

Job location: SAIT Main Campus

Job classification: Adjunct Instructor

Position end date: December 31, 2025

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.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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