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Casual Instructor, (Physiotherapist) Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Program


Company : Southern Alberta Institute of Technology]


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-08-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

The **School of Health and Public Safety** at SAIT prepares students for a dynamic career in the health care sector. We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management, and training for wellness professionals. Our programs are hands on, with students and instructors immersed in living classrooms and simulated training. **The Opportunity** We are currently recruiting for a contract Instructor to teach physiotherapist assistant skills for both theory and lab content in our Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program. Note: This is a casual temporary position. **Looking for support on the occasional Thursday from 1-4PM for the fall semester (September-December).** **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** - - Prepare and deliver lectures and lab demonstrations to students enrolled in the program and potentially to other programs in the department and/or assist other instructors in program delivery - Provide high quality education for students - Ensure equipment is set up and put away for each class/lab - Prepare additional study and lab materials for learners - Evaluate student progress and achievement through assignments, exams and lab competencies - Provide ongoing support, guidance and advice to learners - Update course outlines and learning material as required - Participate in curriculum and program reviews - Maintain close contact with relevant industry sectors - Perform related duties as assigned to meet the emerging needs of SAIT and its students - Promote and support SAIT Polytechnics mission statements, strategic and academic plans - Remain current in field ### **Qualifications & Experience** - - Physiotherapist degree - Minimum 5 years of experience working as an PT in a clinical setting - Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta - Preference to candidates with previous teaching experience - Preference to candidates with experience working with therapist assistants - Preference given to candidates with flexible schedules to accommodate scheduling - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office **Job classification:** Instructor S4001 **Hour rate:** $37.07 - 51.25 **# of positions:** 1 **Position End Date:** August 31, 2026 **Posting closing date:** Open until position filled **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. Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) 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 EDI 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. Career opportunities at SAIT will always be posted on the SAIT career site and we encourage applicants to only apply directly through there. When your application is completed you will receive an email confirmation, if you did not receive one please check your junk mail or try applying through the SAIT career page again.