Non-Credit Instructor - APP 301 Math 30-1

University of Calgary; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Calgary Continuing Education seeks instructors for the Academic Preparation Program to teach APP 301 Math 30-1 in Winter 2027 and Spring 2027. Positions are non-credit, contract in nature, without traditional benefits.

Courses may be online synchronous, online hybrid, or on Main Campus with evening schedules. Qualified candidates will hold a math-related degree (Bachelor's required, Master's preferred) and have experience teaching adults, with proficiency in D2L, Zoom, and Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics or education with math specialization required.
• Experience teaching high-school mathematics and/or academic upgrading required.
• A valid teaching certificate or equivalent credential is an asset.
• Experience teaching adult learners; post-secondary/continuing education is an asset.
• Experience teaching online or blended learning environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex mathematical concepts clearly; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop or adapt course content based on approved outlines and learning outcomes.
• Create effective lesson plans with explanations, examples, activities, assessments and evaluations.
• Facilitate an engaging, supportive learning environment for adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Use Desire2Learn (D2L) for course delivery, materials, assessments and communication.
• Use Zoom to facilitate synchronous live sessions and interactive activities.
• Maintain timely communication with students and adhere to instructional expectations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to explain complex math

Experience teaching adult learners

Experience in online/blended learning

Education

Bachelor's in mathematics or education with math specialization

Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Tools

Desire2Learn (D2L)

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting instructors(contract/term positions) for the math course APP 301 Math 30-1 in the Academic Preparation Program in the 2026-2027 academic year.

In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.

Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors - all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.

The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.

Position Description

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course Details

Please click on links below for more information on the course descriptions, learning outcomes, course hours and schedules.

APP 301 Math 30-1 course sections:

Winter 2027: APP 301-040 Math 30-1

January 19 to April 8, 2027

Tue & Thu, 5:30-8:30 pm

Online Synchronous delivery (live sessions via Zoom)

Spring 2027: APP 301-035 Math 30-1

April 29 to July 22, 2027

Thu, 6:00-9:00 pm

Online Hybrid delivery (live sessions via Zoom with asynchronous course content)

Academic Preparation Program Math Instructor Pool

We are also accepting applications from qualified candidates interested in teaching the following math courses in future terms:

APP 302 Math 30-2

APP 201 Math 20-1

APP 205 Math 10/20 Condensed

Successful candidates may be added to the instructor pool and considered for future teaching opportunities as they arise.

Potential delivery modality for future offerings

Online Synchronous, Online Hybrid, and in-class on Main Campus

Scope of Responsibilities (high level)

• Develop or adapt course content based on approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
• Create effective lesson plans that incorporate clear explanations, examples, applied learning activities, assessments, presentations, and evaluations, as appropriate.
• Facilitate an engaging and supportive learning environment for adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds and levels of preparation.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student progress and achievement of course learning outcomes.
• Use Desire2Learn (D2L) for course delivery, posting course materials, assessments, and communicating with students.
• Use Zoom to facilitate synchronous live sessions and interactive activities, where applicable.
• Maintain timely communication with students and adhere to Continuing Education administrative requirements and established instructional expectations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in mathematics, education with a specialization in mathematics, or a closely related field is required; a master's degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching high-school mathematics and/or academic upgrading is required.
• A valid teaching certificate or equivalent teaching credential is an asset.
• Experience teaching adult learners is strongly preferred; experience teaching in a post-secondary or continuing education environment is an asset.
• Previous experience teaching in online or blended learning environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex mathematical concepts clearly and support learners with diverse educational backgrounds and levels of preparation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide timely and constructive feedback to learners.
• Proficiency with online teaching and learning technologies, including learning management systems and video-conferencing platforms such as Desire2Learn (D2L), Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, is required.

Application deadline: November 15, 2026.

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

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([e-mail]).