Adjunct Instructor - Policy & Regulations - Carbon Capture Management

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) seeks an Adjunct Instructor - Policy & Regulations for its Carbon Capture Management Program. The role involves providing strategic guidance for face-to-face courses, collaborating with colleagues, and ensuring curriculum effectiveness. Candidates should have a Master's degree or equivalent, with expertise in carbon management policy and compliance. The position requires excellent communication skills and is based in Calgary, AB, Canada.
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 Policy and Regulations in Carbon Management for our new Carbon Capture Management Program! This course area will examine the policy landscape and regulatory frameworks governing carbon management at the local, national and international levels, with a focus on compliance and governance. Our ideal candidate will have expertise in the regulatory and policy landscape, with specific experience in compliance frameworks, governance structures and policy development to support carbon management initiatives.

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:
• One of: A Masters Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geology (preferred), a Petroleum Engineering or Petroleum Geology Technology Diploma or Degree (or equivalent)
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience
• Expertise in the regulatory and policy landscape that governs carbon management at the local, national, and international levels
• Experience in compliance frameworks, governance structures and policy development to support carbon management initiatives
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
• 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