Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION *
True North
As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences.
If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.
The School
The role is within our School of Applied Sciences and Technology. The School offers a variety of programming in Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Animal Health Technology. Through this programming, we offer a variety of certificates, diplomas, university transfer courses, as well as a degree in computing science.
The Role
The Humanities and Social Sciences Department requires a psychology instructor to teach introductory courses as well as senior courses focusing on cognitive/affective bases of behaviour (cognition, learning and behaviourism, emotion and motivation). Experience with the history of psychology is an asset. Course offerings may be adjusted to suit the successful candidate’s strengths and experience. The successful candidate will be part of offering a new Bachelor of Arts, Psychology program currently under review.
Course descriptions are available at https://www.nwpolytech.ca/admissiongetting-started/academic-calendar#/courses. Course delivery is on-campus in Grande Prairie.
This full-time sessional position (with opportunity for tenure) will commence on August 15, 2026.
What We Offer
Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.
Job Requirements:
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A PhD in Psychology is required. Evidence of successful instruction of undergraduate courses in Psychology is an asset. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
- Expertise in cognition, learning, behaviourism, emotion, and motivation
- Active research projects are an asset
- Candidates must be able to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of students with different learning styles;
- Knowledge of current educational technologies (e.g., videoconferencing, learning management systems) is desired;
- Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action;
- The ability to teach both online and classroom-based courses;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to build strong relationships across the organization; and
- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically will be considered.
Upon submission of CVs, please also include:
- a cover letter
- reference list
- a copy of unofficial academic transcripts
- proof of credential
- a teaching philosophy statement
Applications are to be submitted through the Northwestern Polytechnic website.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at [email protected] .
Thank you for applying to NWP!
