Design Technologies Instructor, Continuing Education

Job title: Design Technologies Instructor, Continuing Education

Company: University of Calgary

Job description: Position Overview

University of Calgary Continuing Education (UCCE) houses one of Canada’s largest and most successful continuing education departments. It is a multi-disciplinary unit offering diploma, certificate and non-degree programs in the classroom and online through technologies for course delivery.

In support of the University of Calgary’s core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.

Each year, UCCE serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors-all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.

The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.

Position Description

University of Calgary Continuing Education is currently recruiting for instructors for Fall 2021 to teach the following courses: ICT 686 Introduction to Motion Graphics and ICT 687 Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing: Classroom Delivery and Online Delivery

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course details:

• ICT 686 Introduction to Motion Graphics: Classroom Delivery and Online Delivery

FALL/WINTER – Main campus

Course Description :

Discover how to create and animate text, images, and video using Adobe After Effects, a software application used to create and deliver compelling motion graphics and visual effects for film and video. Learn basic animation of layers, work with keyframes and motion paths, rendering and outputting to enhance your video projects for web, or digital displays. This course is for individuals with no prior knowledge or experience of motion graphics.

• ICT 687 Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing: Classroom Delivery and Online Delivery, Fall/Winter – Main Campus

Course Description:

Explore fundamentals of video editing and compressing techniques for digital video production utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro, a timeline-based non-linear video editing software application. Key features include importing media, working with clips and tracks, editing in the timeline, adding titles and transitions, and exporting projects for different file formats. This course is for individuals with no prior knowledge or experience on video editing.

Scope of Responsibilities (high level) * Create effective lessons plans, develop content, learning activities, presentations, assignments, evaluations, examinations.

• Utilize Desire2Learn for all course materials, assessment and, student communication.
• Utilize Desire2Learn (D2L) and Zoom to facilitate synchronous and asynchronous course delivery including all course materials, experiences and student communication.

Qualifications * Master’s degree or equivalent and work experience in the field are desirable.

• Industry experience an asset.
• Adult learning certificate or equivalent is an asset.
• Previous teaching experience is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.
• Previous experience utilizing Learning Management Systems such as Desire2Learn and Zoom is preferred.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit .

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Fri, 18 Dec 2020 02:22:53 GMT