Instructor- CDARI Event Technician Program - Lighting Technology

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIT’s Corporate Development and Applied Research unit is seeking an instructor to deliver two lighting courses in‑person at the SAIT campus in Calgary. The role involves teaching lighting, video, and audio disciplines to adult learners, with online engagement and grading responsibilities.

Prior post-secondary teaching experience is preferred. The contract is part-time and requires active participation in curriculum updates and SAIT training, ensuring a hands-on, engaging classroom atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary Diploma in Lighting Production or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebEx, Skype or Zoom).
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary.
• Comfortable speaking to the public.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a course that provides well-rounded knowledge in lighting, video, and audio disciplines to students.
• Maintain online classroom environment by facilitating online discussion and responding to student questions regarding the curriculum.
• Maintain records for grading online quizzes, exams and assignments.
• Maintain engagement with the responsibilities of this course for the duration of the contract.
• Manage the classroom to ensure a positive and enriching learning environment.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to students.

Skills

Lighting production

Public speaking

Curriculum delivery

Office 365

Video conferencing

English fluency

Education

Post-secondary Diploma in Lighting Production

Tools

Brightspace LMS

MS Teams

Job description

The Corporate Development, Applied Research and International (CDARI) division is home to SAIT’s continuing education and corporate training offerings, industry applied research services, internal business intelligence department and our centre for international learners. Join a vibrant team focused on service, opportunity and connection.

The Opportunity

Corporate Development and Applied Research

Within SAIT, theCorporate Development, Applied Research and Innovation(CDARI)division employs all non-credit instructors and Subject Matter Expertswho facilitate and build curriculum within the Centre of Continuing Education & Professional Studies, Corporate Training, and International Projects. We are looking to add qualified industry professionals to facilitate this course on apart-time, contract basis to a cohort ofindependentadultlearners.

Students of this division can take non-credit classes in any number or order, as they do not count toward a degree or diploma program. These course offerings are geared to provide learners with professional development or re‑training.

In addition to teaching, the instructor is responsible for student support and communication, creation of assignments, marking, grading, and curriculum revision as needed.

The instructor is to make use ofany and allavailable resources, methods, techniques and strategies to ensure studentsuccessand an engaged, hands‑on environment. The instructoris expected to work collaboratively with colleagues to create a learningatmospherewhich is pedagogically sound, technically supported,and innovative in nature.

SAIT and CDARI provides in-depth training and support for first‑time instructors. We pride ourselves in bringing the leading edge of the field into the hands‑on learning of our students. We strive to leave our graduates withjob-readyskills and experience through cases, assignments, and projects to be value‑add candidates to the local employment market.

We are looking for an instructor in the world of lighting to help us facilitate two lighting fundamentals courses. These Courses would be delivered In‑Person at SAIT Campus.

The Role

• You will deliver a course that will provide well‑rounded knowledge in lighting, video, and audio disciplines to students
• Maintain online classroom environment through facilitating online discussion and responding to student questions regarding the curriculum
• Maintain records for the purposes of grading of online quizzes, exams and assignments
• Maintain engagement with the responsibilities of this course for the duration of the contract
• Manage the classroom to ensure a positive and enriching 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
• Assist in the maintenance of curriculum as needed to maintain up‑to‑date and relevant learning
• Participate in curriculum/program review as needed
• 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
• This Instructor opportunity is instructor lead with synchronous virtual delivery.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering the course over all of the following dates for each course.

COURSE 1 - AUDI 018 -Lighting 1- Fundamentals

• Course Schedule: 28 Feb 2026 - 21st March 2026
• Sun - 9 am - 4 pm
• In Person Delivery

COURSE 2 - AUDI 019 -Lighting 2- Intermediate

• Course Schedule: 17th July 2027 - 14th Aug 2027
• Sun - 9 am - 4 pm
• In Person Delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum post-secondary Diploma in Lighting Production or related field
• 5+ years of Industry experience.
• Relevant field experience within the last 12 months.
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencingtechnology (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
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written information

• Desired:
• Previous teaching experience at a post‑secondary institution
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
• Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching
• Formal training in online technologies

Job location: Calgary, AB - Main Campus

Job classification: Instructor

# of positions: 1

Posting closing date: Nov 18,2026

Position end date: August 31, 2026

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