Instructor, Mathematics

Casual mathematics instructors are hired by the Department of Arts & Sciences to teach courses in times of high demand. As a casual mathematics instructor, you will be assigned full responsibilities for courses assigned to you (i.e. preparing lessons, evaluating student progress, communicating with students and programs, etc.) over the course of the semester(s).
Please Note: Casual mathematics instruction in the Department of Arts & Sciences is not substitute teaching.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one of our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties

• Provide instruction in mathematics and statistics classes to post-secondary students in a wide variety of programs.
• Practice good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.
• Utilize LMS for in person, online, and blended course delivery.
• Manage the classroom/lab/activities to ensure an optimum learning environment using an outcomes-based approach.
• Respond to and accommodate the special learning needs of students, including equity groups and diverse learners.
• Use appropriate evaluation methods, record student progress, and provide feedback.
• Make necessary curriculum adjustments to course content.
• Follow academic regulations and policies adopted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
• Work cooperatively with program heads and colleagues in an interdependent “team” environment.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with industry and educational requirements.
• Attend staff, program, and school meetings.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Master’s degree in Mathematics or Master’s of Science (Mathematics and/or Statistics).
• Two years’ recent/relevant business/industry work experience or post-secondary work experience.

• Welcomes and values diversity, equity, inclusion, and Indigenous reconciliation and practices in all work transactions.

• Effective communication skills (written and oral).

• Effective interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

• Effective instructional ability.

• Ability to arrange, maintain, and evaluate resources.

• Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software, and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

• Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

Desired QSA