Term Certain Instructor – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Term Certain Instructor – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Job Title
:
Term Certain Instructor – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

Appointment Type
:
Full-time Temporary

Position Dates
:
August 2026 – June 2027 with the possibility of extension

Hours per week/FTE
: 1.0 FTE

About the Position
:

The Centre for Trades and Technologies is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual with excellent communication skills to instruct in our Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic programs. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for delivering excellent theoretical and hands‑on instruction and curriculum maintenance using Lethbridge Polytechnic resources. This is a full‑time temporary position for the 2026‑2027 academic year, with the possibility of extension.

This is a great opportunity for someone to discover if teaching is for them.

Responsibilities
:

• First year will involve program development (first year of the program will start fall 2027)
• Instruct various essential portions of the program (Lecture, Lab, CBAT, Dual Credit, etc.)
• Promote the program and facilitate recruitment of students
• Track student progress and implement interventions as needed
• Content development and ongoing updates and maintenance
• Use Canvas learning management system and Mobius testing programs
• Answer and respond to in‑person, telephone, and email inquiries
• Purchase of materials and equipment
• Provide reports and updates to the Associate Dean as needed
• Establish and maintain critical relationships with key partners and stakeholders
• Administrative tasks as needed

Required Qualifications
:

• Alberta Journeyman Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Certification, with a minimum of five years’ experience in the trade
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software plus an aptitude to learn new software applications and systems
• Self‑motivated and ability to work positively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications
:

• Previous formal and/or informal teaching experience is considered an asset
• Red Seal Certification is considered an asset

Salary
:
Commensurate with education and experience according to the current Faculty Collective Agreement.

Benefits
:

• Comprehensive benefits program, including flexible health and wellness spending accounts
• Employee and family assistance program
• Extended break at Christmas
• On‑campus medical clinic