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**Academic Services** is focused on supporting SAITs schools and departments in their pursuit of SAITs strategic priorities. Academic Services brings together several academic development, delivery, and quality assurance units with a common goal: student success. Academic Services provides unique, flexible support programing designed to help learners succeed in their chosen SAIT career program. **The Opportunity** We are looking for an experienced Instructor who demonstrates excellence in teaching, values collaboration, and maintains a strong student-centered approach. Reporting to the Academic Chair of Academic Upgrading, you will be responsible for delivering the course **PREP 181: Indigenous Educational Preparation within the Indigenous Pathways Program (IPP)**. This course focuses on developing essential academic skills, such as time management, note-taking, effective study strategies, and building supportive networks, delivered through a culturally relevant and respectful lens. If you are passionate about teaching, have expertise in these areas, and are committed to supporting Indigenous learners through applied education, we encourage you to apply and become part of a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Course: **PREP 181: Indigenous Educational Preparation** Program Term: **September 1, 2025 December 15, 2025** (Fall term) Course Dates and Times: **Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays from 9.30am 11.00am**. *Applicants must be available during this time period.* A complete application package should include a cover letter, a current Curriculum Vitae/Resume, and a one-page **statement of teaching interests and experience**. To better understand applicants for the Indigenous Instructor position, we ask that your cover letter outline your background, experiences, and understanding of Indigenous ways of being, belonging, doing, and knowing. All application materials should be submitted as one PDF document. **Note:** SAIT, as a post-secondary institution, serves a diverse student population. Therefore, instructional duties may occasionally be required during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. If selected, specific scheduling arrangements will be discussed between you and the leader. ### **The Role** * + Implement innovative teaching methods that promote student engagement and inclusivity. + Utilize trauma-informed teaching practices to create a safe and supportive learning environment. + Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity in teaching Indigenous students. + Incorporate Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum and create an inclusive learning environment. + Incorporate applied learning strategies to enhance student understanding, engagement, and application of concepts. + Evaluate students'' progress and provide timely, formative feedback. + Provide ongoing academic support, guidance and advice to learners. + Familiarize students with available SAIT supports and make referrals as needed. ### **Qualifications & Experience** * + Experience teaching or working in Indigenous settings or completion of studies in Indigenous Education. + Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), or related discipline; a Masters in Education (M.Ed.) is considered an asset. + Minimum of 1 year of post-secondary teaching experience. Experience teaching in high school is an asset. + Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. + Excellent ability to manage time and prioritize responsibilities. **Job classification:** S4001 - Instructor **Hourly Rate:** $38.18 - $48.32 **Position End Date:** December 19, 2025 **Posting closing date:** July 25, 2025 **About SAIT** SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Albertas 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, were looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT. Community and Belonging is essential to achieving SAITs 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 Community and Belonging at SAIT. At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. Were dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what were 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. **BEWARE FALSE POSTINGS AND RECRUITING OFFERS** SAIT has been made aware of individuals or organizations posing as SAIT using false postings to attract job seekers and collect personal information. Please be aware that SAIT will never request sensitive personal information beyond what is required for an application. 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