Part-Time Business Instructor - FINS ; Winter

Part-Time Business Instructor - FINS 4200 (Winter)

Position Title Part-Time Business Instructor - FINS 4200 (Winter)

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.

The Donald School of Business is seeking a part-time instructor to teach Retirement Planning, FINS 4200 in the Winter semester.

Please note:
This is an on-campus, in-person, course offering.

FINS 4200 identifies how to synthesize learning in the development of comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Assess government, employer, and private retirement support and shortfalls. Receive credit towards Certified Financial Planning ( CFP ) designation.

Candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that allow them to teach this course to a wide range of learners. The successful candidate will also have a passion for teaching theory using applied learning strategies in a flexible learning environment. A desire to innovate in the achievement of learning outcomes is required.

Winter Term:
January 6, 2027 to April 13, 2027

FINS 4200:
Retirement Planning On Campus | TR | 18:30 – 19:50

Please note the contract start dates allow for instructor prep time. The contract end dates allow for grading and submission of final marks.

Winter

Contract:

December 16, 2026 – April 30, 2026

The Donald School of Business at Red Deer Polytechnic is a growing, learner-centered community that advances the mission of Red Deer Polytechnic to strengthen and enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta. The Donald School of Business contributes to the vitality and strength of the economy and businesses of Central Alberta through the development of graduates that work and excel in the region.

The DSB contributes to Red Deer Polytechnic’s comprehensive mix of programming, offering learners a range of credentials including certificates, post-diploma and graduate certificates, diplomas, university transfer…