Adjunct Instructor - Data Analytics & Machine Learning - Carbon Capture Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Data Analytics & Machine Learning for its Carbon Capture Management program. The role involves providing curriculum guidance in a face-to-face environment, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring student success. Candidates should have industry experience in data analytics and machine learning, proficiency in Python and R, and strong communication skills. The position is based in Calgary, AB, with an anticipated start date in March 2025.
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is to make use of any and all available resources, methods, techniques and strategies to ensure curriculum enables student success in an engaged, face to face environment. The Subject Matter Expert is expected to work collaboratively with colleagues and product strategists to create a learning atmosphere which is pedagogically sound, technically supported, and innovative in nature.

SAIT's Continuing Education & Professional Development department is looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide guidance on courses relating to Data Analytics and Machine Learning for our new Carbon Capture Management Program! This course area will focus on developing skills in data analysis and visualization for carbon management decision-making, utilizing tools and techniques to interpret carbon data and trends. Our ideal candidate will have related industry experience in data analytics, machine learning and visualization techniques for carbon management applications. Proficiency in analyzing carbon-related datasets, predictive modeling and decision making tools is essential.

Anticipated start date: March 2025

Anticipated end date: End of March 2025

The Role

As a Subject Matter Expert, You Will
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership for the new face to face courses.
• Work collaboratively with a Product Strategist and Instructional Designers to create specific deliverables
• Have availability for meetings during regular business hours
• Meet all agreed upon deadlines
• Be responsive with communication - within a day

Qualifications

Required:
• Post secondary diploma in a related field with a focus on database management
• 3-5 years of experience in data management, data analytics, data science or a related role
• Proficiency in analyzing carbon-related datasets, predictive modeling and decision making tools
• Experience with industry software and using AI-driven insights into carbon capture management practices
• Experience performing coding in Python and R;
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Queries, Design & Implementation
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary
• Comfortable speaking to the public
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to read, interpret and deliver specific curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to organize and present written information

Desired
• Previous experience with curriculum development or instructional design projects
• Experience and fluency with Office 365 (MS Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Experience with videoconferencing technology (MS Teams, WebX, Skype or Zoom)
• Experience with a Learning Management System (Brightspace or Moodle is an asset)
• Training and knowledge of adult learning fundamentals
• Formal training or education in facilitation or teaching considered an asset
• Formal training in online technologies considered an asset
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and works well collaborating with teams
• Ability to hit the ground running
• Positive & respectful attitude
• Ability to organize and present written information
• Fluent in English reading and vocabulary

Job Location: Calgary, AB

Job Classification: Adjunct Instructor

# of positions: 1

Posting closing date: March 16, 2025

Position end date: August 31, 2026