Position Title: Area of Study Instructor and Discipline Lead
Job Type: Contractor
Department: Education
Reports To: Vice President, Education / Senior Education Manager and Lead Instructor
Employment Type: Part Time – Up to 20 Hours a Week
Location: Canada (In-Person, Hybrid, or Online)
Company Overview
Academy of Learning Inc. (AOLCC) is LaunchLife’s flagship adult education brand and Canada’s largest private career college, operating for 39 years with over 40 campuses nationwide. Focused on career-ready training in high-demand fields such as business, marketing, technology, healthcare, legal, and digital media, programs are designed specifically for adult learners who need flexibility, support, and skills that lead directly into employment.
Position Overview
The Instructor and Discipline Lead position is responsible for delivering on-line, hybrid, or in-person classes that are engaging, high-quality instruction that promotes student success while ensuring compliance with Ontario Ministry requirements and Academy of Learning Inc. academic standards.
The incumbent creates an inclusive and supportive learning environment, facilitates student engagement, assesses learner progress, and maintains accurate academic records. This role contributes to academic excellence by delivering curriculum effectively, supporting student achievement, and continuously improving instructional practices.
Additionally, this individual represents their discipline by working with industry partners, Advisory Committees, and hiring partners to promote our students and grow our programs.
We are hiring Instructor and Discipline Leads in the following areas:
- Business
- Technology/AI
- Healthcare
- The Care Economy
Responsibilities
1. Instruction & Course Delivery
- Deliver instruction using approved curriculum, lesson plans, and learning resources.
- Facilitate engaging classroom, virtual, or blended learning experiences.
- Apply adult learning principles to support diverse learning styles.
- Foster an inclusive, respectful, and professional learning environment.
- Encourage student participation, collaboration, and critical thinking.
- Ensure instruction aligns with program learning outcomes.
2. Student Success
- Support students throughout their learning journey.
- Monitor attendance, participation, and academic progress.
- Provide timely academic guidance and constructive feedback.
- Identify students requiring additional support and refer them to appropriate services.
- Promote student motivation, confidence, and success.
3. Assessment & Evaluation
- Develop and administer assessments in accordance with academic policies.
- Grade assignments, quizzes, projects, and examinations accurately and fairly.
- Provide timely feedback to students.
- Maintain assessment records and documentation.
- Ensure academic integrity throughout the evaluation process.
4. Academic Administration
- Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Submit grades and required academic documentation within established deadlines.
- Keep student records confidential.
- Utilize Learning Management Systems (Canvas) effectively.
- Respond to student communications in a timely manner.
5. Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Comply with all institutional policies and academic procedures.
- Maintain instructional practices that meet Ontario Private Career College requirements.
- Participate in academic audits and quality assurance activities.
- Complete all mandatory compliance and professional development training.
- Maintain required professional qualifications where applicable.
6. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Program Managers, Academic Operations, and fellow instructors.
- Represent the college externally with program partners, advisory committees, and hiring fairs
- Play a key role in new program ideation and content innovation
- Participate in faculty meetings and training sessions.
- Share instructional best practices.
- Contribute to curriculum improvements when requested.
- Support continuous enhancement of the student learning experience.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
Education:
- Must meet the instructor qualification requirements established under the Ontario Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 and Ontario Regulation 415/06, including the appropriate combination of education, occupational experience, professional credentials, or recognized equivalencies required for the assigned program.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in business analysis, strategic planning, project management, business operations, corporate strategy execution, or a related field.
Experience:
- Relevant industry experience related to the assigned program.
- Previous teaching, facilitation, mentoring, or workplace training experience is preferred.
- Experience teaching adult learners is considered an asset.
- Experience in post-secondary or Private Career College education is preferred.
Knowledge:
- Adult learning principles.
- Student-centred instructional practices.
- Classroom management techniques.
- Assessment and evaluation methods.
- Academic integrity standards.
- Ontario Private Career Colleges regulatory requirements.
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles.
Technical Skills:
- Learning Management Systems (Canvas preferred)
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom or equivalent virtual classroom platforms
- Google Workspace
- Digital collaboration tools
Core Competencies
- Student Focus
- Communication
- Facilitation & Presentation Skills
- Relationship Building
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Accountability
- Organization & Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Professionalism
- Continuous Learning
- Attention to Detail
Working Conditions
- Classroom, online, or hybrid teaching environment.
- Flexible teaching schedules, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Regular use of computer-based learning platforms.
- May teach across multiple campuses or virtual locations.
Success Profile
- The successful Instructor:
- Creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Inspires students to achieve their educational and career goals.
- Demonstrates professionalism and subject matter expertise.
- Maintains high academic and ethical standards.
- Embraces innovation and continuous improvement in teaching.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues and academic leaders.
- Represents LaunchLife's commitment to excellence in education and student success.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to present and facilitate instruction for extended periods.
- Ability to operate standard computer equipment and educational technology.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both classroom and virtual environments.
- Occasional travel may be required to support instruction or academic activities.
Please note:
- Salary: $50.00 per hour. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Job Type: Contractor
Recruitment process
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply early.
- Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Teams.
- Final interviews will be scheduled in-person.
- Due to the high volume of inquiries, we anticipate receiving, we cannot respond to every applicant individually.
- We will reach out directly to those candidates whose qualifications align with our needs for further consideration.
Academy Of Learning Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canada
