Communications Instructor – Continuous Appointment (Probationary)

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Subject to budget approval.

Note: Position is open until filled and first review of applications will begin after 18 May.
Application Letter (2 pages maximum
CV
Teaching Philosophy: (1 page maximum) outlining the principles that guide your teaching and how you meaningfully address diversity and inclusion in your classroom and teaching life
Research statement: (1 page maximum) outlining your current scholarship and research goals
Names of 3 references
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Position Information
Position Title
Communications Instructor – Continuous Appointment (Probationary)

Faculty/Instructor Profile
Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:
Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description
As Red Deer Polytechnic’s 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.
Teaching
The faculty member combines discipline expertise with evidence based teaching to facilitate effective and varied learning experiences.
Student Success
The faculty member encourages student success in an engaging, supportive environment by being responsive to student needs and ideas.
Professional Development
The faculty member engages in the continuous pursuit of knowledge to maintain currency in their discipline and their teaching practice.
Research, Scholarly and Creative Pursuits
The 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.
Community Contributions
The 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.
For More Information: Faculty Profile

Position Responsibilities
The School of Arts and Education is seeking a Probationary Continuous Instructor in Communication Studies, supporting diploma and transfer programming across the institution and contributing to our bachelor’s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. Any specializations may be considered, but could particularly include topics such as organizational communication, interpersonal communication, digital marketing, or professional social media.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a combination of first-year and intermediate courses in writing and communication studies and may have an opportunity to teach other courses in communications or multidisciplinary studies appropriate to their areas of expertise and interest. The bulk of the workload will consist primarily of COMM 1150 “College and Workplace Writing” and COMM 1250 “Business and Workplace Writing” courses.

Faculty in the School of Arts and Education typically teach eight courses and approximately 250 students annually with the possibility of course release for research and/or service-related duties.

Faculty teach on campus and/or online (with synchronous or asynchronous instruction). While this position requires a regular on-campus presence, experience teaching online or in mixed modalities is an asset

Because we are a degree-granting institution, faculty at RDP are encouraged to engage in scholarship and research, with an emphasis on applied research, but inclusive of traditional scholarly research, creative production, and/or professional/industry activity. Applicants with a record of such activity and whose work will strengthen the school’s research profile and industry engagement are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have at minimum a Master’s in Communication Studies or a cognate field such as English, Creative Writing, Media studies, Writing Studies, Fine Arts, Cultural Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies.

Preferred Qualifications
Industry or professional experience and a history of post-secondary teaching is preferred.

The committee may consider candidates with alternative academic or teaching credentials (e.g. post-graduate certificates) in combination with professional accomplishments or recognized achievements within areas relevant to the position.

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Salary

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information
Red 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.

Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the FARDP Collective
Agreement and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic
Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer
Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 80 industry-relevant programs within a breadth of credentials to approximately 6,300 credit and apprenticeship students and 3,400+ learners with Extended Education programming. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-theart research and innovation centres in advanced manufacturing and energy innovation, the Polytechnic provides applied research opportunities, leadership in the social, economic, and cultural development of Alberta, and myriad lifelong learning opportunities.
Red Deer Polytechnic is guided by the foundational statements in our 2030 Strategic Plan.

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is more than a post-secondary institution. It is a community of highly dedicated and skilled faculty, staff, learners, and partners who are making a positive impact on the world around us. Unbound by tradition, we are focused on producing the talent, solutions, and environments needed for Alberta’s economy and society to thrive.
Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.
Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

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