Contract Position: Instructor, University Studies (Engineering)

Avanti Software Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Keyano College is seeking a Contract Instructor in the University Studies (Engineering) to teach ENCMP 100 during the Winter 2027 semester on campus in Fort McMurray, AB. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Engineering and be a P.Eng in good standing with APEGA, bringing Python programming, data analysis, and visualization skills to the classroom.

Responsibilities include teaching the course, maintaining office hours, mentoring students, and staying current in the subject

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing with APEGA is required.
• Strong foundational knowledge in: Python programming for engineering applications; developing, testing and debugging programs; applying programming to numerical calculations, data analysis, visualization and computational problem-solving.
• Proficient with learning technologies.
• Excellent classroom management and instructional skills.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Primarily teach their specific courses across the curriculum.
• Maintaining office hours and student mentorship/engagement.
• Maintaining professional competence and knowledge of subject matter.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Visualization

Computational problem-solving

Learning technologies

Classroom management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or closely related field

Job description

Contract Position: Instructor, University Studies (Engineering)

The Opportunity

Keyano College’s University Studies department is currently seeking Contract Instructor to teach the following course:
Winter 2027 semester (January 7 – April 26, 2027)
- ENCMP 100 - Computer Programming for Engineers
Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Primarily teach their specific courses across the curriculum
• Maintaining office hours and student mentorship/engagement
• Maintaining professional competence and knowledge of subject matter

Qualifications

• Minimum: Master’s degree in Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Must be a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in good standing with APEGA.
• Strong foundational knowledge across:
  • Computer programming for engineering applications using Python or similar platforms.
  • Developing, testing and debugging programs to solve engineering and mathematical problems.
  • Applying programming to numerical calculations, data analysis, visualization and computational problem-solving.
• Proficient with the use of learning technologies.
• Excellent classroom management and instructional skills.
• Previous experience teaching undergraduate courses is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Dependable and resourceful team member with a proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities with a calm professional approach.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.