Business Instructor - Insurance

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a full-time faculty member to instruct business certificate and diploma courses specializing in insurance and other business related courses as needed.  Responsibilities of the position include:

1. Provide instruction to students enrolled in the Business programs.
2. Design and Implement a student-centered classroom using an outcome-based approach.
3. Be flexible and responsive to learner needs through the use of appropriate instructional methodologies.
4. Manage the classroom to ensure an optimum learning environment.
5. Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs and contributions of a culturally diverse community.
6. Provide appropriate evaluation, assessment, and feedback to students.
7. Respond to curriculum/course demands and make necessary adjustments according to learner needs such as adult learning principles.
8. Develop new curriculum as needed.
9. Be reflective of and responsive to accommodation of special learning needs including equity groups and diverse learners.
10. Where required, develop working relationships with appropriate external partners and employers, supporting students in working experience.
11. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with employer and educational requirements.
12. Work co-operatively in an interdependent team environment.
13. Follow policies and procedures adopted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
14. Attend program and school meetings.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the position include: 

1. Professional Insurance/Risk Management designation (CIP) with Bachelor of Administration/Commerce; or related 4 year degree with major or related experience in specialty area to be taught; OR business diploma with Education degree with related experience in specialty area to be taught. Masters preferred.
2. Recent/relevant work experience (2 years in the last 5) in business environment in the specialty area to be taught.
3. Effective communication skills (written and oral).
4. Effective interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work as a team member and foster teamwork.
6. Effective instructional ability.
7. Demonstrates valuing diversity.