Non-credit Instructor - ADL 119 Evaluating Program Outcomes

Description

University of Calgary Continuing Education (ContEd) is currently recruiting for an instructor (contract (term) position) to teach ADL 119 Evaluating Program Outcomes (online) in the winter 2027 term.

In support of the University of Calgary's core principles and financial objectives, Continuing Education is an academic unit with a mandate to respond to the needs of the community through the design, development and delivery of high-quality lifelong learning opportunities.

Each year, ContEd serves over 20,000 adult learners and offers more than one thousand courses taught by hundreds of instructors¿all experts in their fields. It is expected to fund, through revenue generation, the majority of its operational costs while contributing financially to the university.

The success of University of Calgary Continuing Education in meeting its business target in a competitive environment is dependent upon effectively serving students and by providing high-quality instruction and programs.

Position Description

These instructional positions are non-credit teaching appointments and, as such, are contract positions without benefits (other than those required by Employment Standards).

Course details:
(Please click on link below for more information on the course description, learning outcomes and schedule)

ADL 119-017 Evaluating Program Outcomes (Online)
February 2 - March 30, 2027
Online Asynchronous delivery

Course Description:

Managers and program directors across public and private sectors are being challenged to manage for results, and to respond to the following questions: What is your program trying to achieve? How will the program's effectiveness be determined? How is the program actually doing? In this course, gain practical skills in the organization, design, and implementation of evaluations to measure outcomes for different types of programs ranging from training to human service programs to organizational effectiveness.

Scope of Responsibilities (high level)

1. Develop or adapt course content based on approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
2. Create effective lesson plans that incorporate real-world examples, applied learning activities, assessments, presentations, and evaluations.
3. Use Desire2Learn (D2L) for course delivery, posting course materials, and communicating with students.
4. Use Zoom to facilitate synchronous live sessions with interactive activities, where applicable.

Qualifications

1. A master's degree in education, social sciences, business administration, evaluation, public policy or a related field is required.
2. A Credentialed Evaluator (CE) designation through the Canadian Evaluation Society, or demonstrated progress toward the CE designation, is considered a strong asset.
3. Demonstrated professional experience in program evaluation, including designing and implementing evaluations and applying qualitative and/or quantitative evaluation methods, is required.
4. Previous experience teaching adult learners in online environments is essential; post-secondary teaching experience is preferred.
5. Experience in instructional design is an asset.
6. Proficiency in utilizing e-learning tools and platforms (LMS, video conferencing tools, etc.) such as Desire2Learn, Zoom, Teams, and similar is required.

Application Deadline: November 2, 2026.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

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