Instructor - Vision Care Sciences

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The Opportunity The School of Health and Public Safety at SAIT prepares students for the work demands of the healthcare sector across Alberta, Canada and abroad.

We offer specialized training in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, professional assistant programs, information management and training for wellness professionals.

Our instructors and staff are a dynamic and motivated team of professionals committed to the success of our students and the promise of an industry-ready education.

The Vision Care Sciences portfolio within the School of Health & Public Safety has a need for an energetic and resourceful individual with great organizational skills to provide clinical instruction in a theory and laboratory setting in the Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting program.

If you have outstanding clinical and instructional expertise, and are enthusiastic about the theoretical and clinical training of students, apply today and help prepare the next generation of eye care professionals.

NOTE : This is a casual hourly position for one academic year with the possibility of extension

The Role

• Prepare and deliver lectures and lab demonstrations to students enrolled in the Ophthalmic and Optometric Assisting programs
• Maintain and update curriculum and course outlines as required
• Prepare lists of lab supplies required for the Educational Technologist
• Evaluate student progress through assignments, exams and lab competencies
• Facilitate student achievement and professionalism through mentorship and coaching
• Provide feedback for continuous program improvement
• Be an active and engaged member of the School to maintain a team environment
• Participate in all SAIT training, School and program meetings.
• Promote and support SAIT and the School of Health and Public Safety's mission, strategic and academic plans.
• Remain current and maintain contact with industry sectors to assure technology is relevant
• All other duties as required for the position

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five years of progressive and diverse hands-on clinical experience in the optical / optometric / ophthalmic industry, particularly in ophthalmology.
• IJCAHPO certification is an asset.
• Previous academic background (including teaching experience) is an asset, as are additional educational qualifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment are required
• Involvement is scholarly activity / research is an asset.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to unexpected and changing conditions
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude

Job classification : INSTRUCTOR - S4001 Hourly Rate : $ - $ # of positions : 1 Position End Date : 06 / 30 / 2025 Posting closing date : 08 / 02 / 2024 About SAIT SAIT is a global leader in applied education.

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