Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:
\n\u2605 Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
\n\u2605 Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
\n\u2605 Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.<\/p>\n
Role Description
\nAs Red Deer Polytechnic\u2019s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.<\/p>\n
If you are applying to a faculty role in Learning Design, your initial focus, professional development opportunities, and collaborations will align with your respective role description, which are included in the job posting when applicable.<\/p>\n
Teaching:
\nThe faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.<\/p>\n
Student Success:
\nThe faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.<\/p>\n
Professional Development:
\nThe faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.<\/p>\n
Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits:
\nThe faculty member has the opportunity to pursue impactful scholarly and creative activities and disseminates knowledge that advances the discipline, enhances the reputation of Red Deer Polytechnic, and improves communities.<\/p>\n
Community Contributions:
\nThe faculty member values engagement, contributing knowledge and their own expertise to the betterment of Red Deer Polytechnic and local communities, as well as discipline-based, national, and global communities.<\/p>\n
For More Information: Faculty Profile<\/p>\n
We\u2019re looking for someone who thrives on solving problems, enjoys working with people, and brings strong communication and organizational skills to the table. If you\u2019re ready to grow your career in a role that blends technical expertise with human connection, we\u2019d love to meet you!<\/p>\n
Position Responsibilities\u00a0
\nThe Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (CTLS) at Red Deer Polytechnic is currently inviting applications for a Continuous Probationary Faculty member in the role of Learning Designer.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities of the Learning Designer include:<\/p>\n
Engage with Schools, programs, faculty, and services in key areas including program development and redevelopment; curriculum design; pedagogy; teaching development; learning spaces; educational technologies; and flexible learning.
\nAct as a specialist and take a lead role in Curriculum and Program review.
\nDemonstrate a strong background in pedagogy and instruction, application of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to the learning environment, integration of educational technology (including learning management systems), and curriculum development and review for post-secondary educational programming.
\nWork as part of integrated and fast-paced teams to support faculty in the creation of quality learning experiences and environments for all learners across all RDP\u2019s Schools and programs.
\nDemonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (EDIAB), and to Indigenizing, Decolonizing, and Reconciliation; engage in ongoing learning and practice of these commitments and apply these knowledges to teaching and curricular practices, including in the provision of program and course design consultations.
\nVisualize opportunities for and support integration of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) within educational programming and curriculum design.<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications
\nGraduate degree in Education, Educational Technology, or Adult Learning
\nMinimum of 1-year full-time experience, or equivalent serving as an educational developer at the post-secondary level, ideally with some experience in a polytechnic institution
\nMinimum of 1-year full-time experience, or equivalent teaching at the postsecondary educational level, ideally with experience in applied learning environments
\nEngaging with Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) literature to inform one\u2019s teaching and curricular practices, to conduct SoTL research, and to mentor colleagues in their development as SoTL scholars
\nDemonstrated understanding and application of applied research and inquiry
\nLeading curriculum development and review processes, ideally at the postsecondary educational level<\/p>\n
Preferred Qualifications
\nPreference given to those with a relevant doctoral degree
\nCertification in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
\nCertification in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education<\/p>\n
Benefits and Compensation Information
\nRed Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.\u202f\u00a0
\n\u202f\u00a0
\n*Eligibility to access the above-mentioned benefits is dependent upon the FARDP Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.<\/p>\n
Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account. There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding. The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period. There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.<\/p>\n
Desired Start Date\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nJanuary 4, 2027<\/p>\n
Hours of work
\nYou will be employed on a full-time basis. It is understood that the hours of work involved will vary and be irregular and are those hours of work required to meet the objectives of your employment.<\/p>\n
Normal hours of operation are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, M \u2013 F<\/p>\n
Posting Close Date
\nNovember 20, 2026<\/p>\n
Note to Applicant
\nRed Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.\u00a0
\nTo enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or\u00a0expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact\u00a0peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.\u00a0\u00a0
\nAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.<\/p>\n
Special Instructions to Applicants
\nThis position will remain open until filled
\nThe start date is negotiable and will depend on the successful candidate’s availability.
\nRequired Documents
\nCover letter, highlighting alignment between job posting and candidate\u2019s profile
\nResume\/Academic CV
\nSoTL Scholarly Contributions – recent highlights (maximum 1 page)
\nReference names and contact information<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":440,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Red Deer","_application":"https:\/\/jobs.glowinthecloud.com\/rd-polytech\/20261020001?l=en","_company_name":"Red Deer Polytechnic","_company_website":"https:\/\/rdpolytech.ca\/","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"Commensurate with education and experience","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[13],"job-types":[2],"class_list":["post-1452","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job-type-full-time"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/1452","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1452"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=1452"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.collegesinstitutes.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=1452"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}