NLC-2293: Instructor, Addictions Counselling Diploma

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Instructor, Addictions Counselling Diploma
Salary: $72,552 to $111,960 per year
Location: TBD
August 4, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work
• Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
• Work experience in the field of addictions
• Experience teaching adults in an online teaching environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered

Assets:

• Knowledge of educational technologies, such as Bongo and Brightspace

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Chair, Community Studies, is responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of instruction, and the evaluation of learning to adult learners in the Addictions Counselling Program. The position requires coordination with learners, other instructors, counsellors, and administration to facilitate learner success. Travel to various campuses and agencies is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop Curriculum

• Identify competencies and develop a means of assessing students’ ability to meet these competencies
• Establish prioritized goals and objectives/outcomes
• Develop instructional materials which meet the needs of diverse learners
• Collaborate with non-core instructors and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming
• Provide curriculum that meets College standards for each course.

Plan for Instruction

• Identify resources, equipment, facility needs, and operational planning priorities
• Assist the program coordinator in scheduling classes to meet the learning needs of students and the instructional demands of the program

Facilitate Student Learning and Deliver Instruction

• Deliver, assess, and develop effective curriculum and instruction which meets the needs of diverse and distance students
• Inform students of expectations, adapt instructional strategies to meet student needs, and utilize distance education technology and varied media as appropriate

Assess Student Learning

• Conduct an ongoing program of student assessment working with other program and general education instructors to ensure student achievement and effectiveness of instruction
• Communicate progress with students and appropriate College services
• Document student performance over time
• Use assessment data to improve course and program delivery
• Maintain the standards of achievement that are necessary in meeting the demands of occupations for which students are being prepared

Manage the Classroom Effectively

• Meet the assigned schedule
• Provide students with course outlines
• Establish a safe and respectful learning environment
• Maintain accurate student attendance and achievement records
• Ensure opportunities for students’ participation, collaboration with peers, and course/faculty evaluation

Establish and Monitor Effective Lab/Practicum Learning Environments

• Design, organize, and monitor a safe, well-maintained lab in programs as appropriate
• Participate in, monitor, supervise practicum/field placements as required by program area
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and participate on instructional and College-wide teams Participate in team activities in a collaborative process Identify and implement instructional team student retention activities

Assist with Course/Program Evaluation and Continuous Quality Improvement

• Provide data for formal and informal course and program evaluations
• Conduct semester student evaluations
• Modify the curriculum and services as indicated by the evaluations in accordance with program operations

Pursue Ongoing Professional Development

• Maintain up-to-date certification and licenses as needed
• Develop and implement a professional development plan that incorporates effective innovation in program content and process
• Attend all in-service professional development workshops

Assist in Advising Students

• Provide academic assistance, program and career information, and referrals to College services to students
• Document and follow up student concerns
• Post and hold office hours

Assist in Recruiting Students

• Conduct orientations
• Attend information sessions
• Confer with prospective students
• Assist in preparation and updating of promotional activities and materials in the program

Assist in Maintaining Industry Contacts External to the College

• Act as a program liaison for the purpose of maintaining industry contacts related to practicum/field placements
• Program advisory committees and curriculum validation

Communicate with the Internal Northern Lakes College Community

• Act as a program liaison regarding the instructional program, changes in programming, and College-wide issues of concern
• Communicate with other instructors and support staff as appropriate
• Attend program, campus, and College-wide meetings
• Initiate and/or respond to College communications in a timely and effective manner

Skills/Knowledge:

• Commitment to meeting the learning needs of students
• Commitment to the mission, vision, values, and business plan of the College
• Willingness to work with students beyond the classroom to ensure their success
• Demonstrated positive attitude
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in program/course content and delivery
• Understanding of assessment and its role in continuous program improvement
• Willingness to take on program ownership and accountability
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Evidence of willingness to take risks, to innovate, and to change to meet evolving program and industry needs
• Demonstrated competency in use of technology that supports learning and teaching
• Some flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or spring/summer assignment, as appropriate

Contacts (Internal and External):

Internal

• Admissions and Student Records
• Coordinators and Chairs
• Counsellors
• Instructors
• Student Learning Assistants
• Educational Support Staff
• Facilities and Ancillary Services
• Students

External

• Community Leaders
• Community Education Committee Members
• Prospective Students
• Secondary School Teachers and Administrators

Successful candidates must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans with employer contributions
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
• Professional development opportunities