Instructor, Computer Science
Faculty of University Transfer
Location:Lac La Biche Campus
Job number:24-082
Position type:Full-time term until June 30, 2026
Posting date:May 2, 2025
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Closing date:We’ll begin reviewing resumes on May 12, 2025
ABOUT THE POSITION
Portage College is looking for a highly motivated and engaging instructor to teach courses in Computer Science. This position is based at the Lac La Biche campus and may require travel between campus locations as needed. As part of the Faculty of University Transfer, this position has the following primary responsibilities:
· Theory and practical instruction in Computer Programming and Information Technology programming.
· Preparation and delivery of assigned subjects.
· Assist with curriculum development and/or revision.
· Develop exams, quizzes, and other evaluation material for students.
· Managing and evaluating student progress in the program.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Master’s degree in computer science or related area.
· Previous experience instructing adult learners at a post-secondary institution would be beneficial.
· Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
· Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.
· Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office, is essential.
· Dynamic and flexible teaching style to work with a variety of learners.
· A Class 5 driver’s license and the ability to travel to all Portage College campuses to instruct.
· Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.
As a member of the Faculty Association, our instructors have access to a number of benefits that include generous vacation days (42 vacation days/year plus other paid time off), participation in the College pension plan, excellent health and dental benefits, and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses, or attending conferences or workshops. Our employees’ dependants can also apply for tuition bursary discounts if they enroll in a program at Portage College.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
We acknowledge that Portage College's service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.
Portage College has been serving the region for over 50 years and is a first choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.
HOW TO APPLY
Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.
If you have the right qualifications, experience and motivation to do extraordinary things at Portage College, we would love to hear from you. Email your cover letter and resume to careers@portagecollege.ca. If you have any questions, call us at 780-623-5747.
Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.
The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
