Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT?
At NAIT, we’re passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future – together.
Important Application Deadline Notice
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date shown above , as Workday automatically closes postings at that time.
Internal NAIT Employees
Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.
About the Opportunity
Please Note: This is a temporary opportunity, ending on or before June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will be an energetic, empathetic, and student focused instructor with a demonstrated commitment to motivating learners and supporting academic achievement. They will bring strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, along with proven experience delivering adult education in a postsecondary or skills-based learning environment. Proficiency with a variety of computer programs and systems, as well as the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, is essential.
The successful candidate will also possess solid and relevant industry experience and will be committed to championing student success through academic excellence. Responsibilities include curriculum development and instructional delivery; assessment, evaluation, and maintenance of student progress and academic records; and active participation in student support services and program operational activities.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and present learning outcomes and activities in classroom and laboratory settings
Organize and supervise practical assignments
Facilitate the learning process by utilizing instructional strategies that ensure efficient and effective delivery of course materials
Manage instructional delivery and set the tone and climate for a safe and effective learning environment
Evaluate the learning process and provide meaningful feedback to students
Respond to student issues
Utilize appropriate educational technology for presentations, communications, and program promotions
Maintain professional and ethical relationships with students and colleagues
Actively participate in the strategies of NAIT’s Strategic Plan and NAIT's Academic Plan as identified by the institute
Utilize regular student feedback to identify and implement instructional improvement
Improve the quality of instruction through professional development activities
Participate in course reviews, program reviews and curriculum development
Maintain contact with relevant industries
Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, respectful relationships with diverse learners and colleagues
A strong commitment to student success, including motivating learners and supporting academic achievement
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for instructional, advisory, and collaborative settings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related educational technologies
Experience in the delivery of adult education and curriculum design
Experience with course set-up and delivery using a learning management system is considered an asset
Qualifications
Dental Hygiene Practitioner or Registered Dental Hygienist
Current member of the Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH)
Bachelor's Degree in a field related to dental hygiene education
5 years of recent experience in the dental hygiene profession
Teaching experience an asset
Immunization status and police information checks, as…