Professional Legal Assistant Instructor

Professional Legal Assistant Instructor

Learn, work, and be informed at Sundance College. Be part of a professional Team achieving its core mission of supporting student success!

Sundance College operates leading Western Canadian private colleges with multiple locations delivering diploma programs in both on-campus and online modalities in the business, health, hospitality, legal and technology fields.

The Opportunity

Sundance College is currently seeking to fill the permanent role of a Professional Legal Assistant Instructor. This role is an on-campus position at our campus in Calgary, Alberta.

These roles will appeal to individuals with a passion for education, are driven to attain positive learner outcomes, receive satisfaction in delivering an excellent program, and a desire to grow in a professional competent best-in-class education department.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students the established curriculum in a manner that best supports student learning and success;
• Engage and support students by bringing the educational material to life(!)… by developing creative lesson plans, learning strategies, topic-based videos and fun learning activities;
• Develop and maintain effective, professional, and courteous communication with students;
• Work collegially in a team setting with other staff;
• Maintain relevant industry skills & knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Adjust instruction techniques to meet the needs of students.
• Assist students in the development of efficient learning skills and study habits.
• Demonstrated leadership skills including inspiration, motivation, and facilitation.
• Ensure that students achieve the Core Knowledge and Skill Competencies for each module taught.
• General administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary degree (preferred) or diploma in a related field
• Minimum 3 years related work experience in a legal setting
• A minimum of 1 year of instructional experience or hold a training certificate in adult education.
• Preference for those with basic teaching or training experience
• Good analytical & problem-solving skills
• Positive, supportive, and engaging communication style.
• Reliable, punctual, and organized
• Above average teamwork & communication
• Computer literate, i.e. Microsoft Office.
• Desire to engage and contribute to a fun, fast-paced, supportive environment.

Benefits

• Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Extended Health Benefits
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flex and Bonus days Policies

No Phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? If you are on a work permit, what is the expiry date?

Work Location: In person