Digital Design Instructor

​COMPETITION NUMBER: 1766
CLOSING DATE: July 13, 2026 @ 11:59pm MST 

DIGITAL DESIGN INSTRUCTOR, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone dedicated to making a difference!  We are looking for a term instructor for our Technology team at our downtown campus to teach in our Digital Design program.  This program teaches creative and technical skills to bring design projects to completion.

As a NorQuest Instructor, you will facilitate learning in a variety of modalities, and this will require the use of technology to deliver engaging learner experiences.  Instructors help our learners acquire the knowledge, skills and attitude to be successful in their chosen career. You will need to possess excellent organizational and communication skills and have a passion for providing instruction and feedback that allows our students to apply skills in a safe and inclusive environment.

Our students come to us with the goals of improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Take a step forward with NorQuest and help them achieve their goals.

We have one full-time, term instructor position available at our downtown campus. Instructors will need to teach courses in the Digital Design programs, as well as collaborate on adjacent programs in Digital Marketing and Content Creator. Instructors must be available to teach classes Monday to Friday, during the day, at our downtown campus.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

Applicants should have a strong background in visual communications and/or design, with technical acumen in standard and emerging creative software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, DaVinci, Figma and Affinity. Applicants must also be comfortable working with groups, managing a classroom, and creating engaging and dynamic lessons, utilizing a variety of teaching methods. 

Courses for the teaching assignment include a combination of the following, both introductory and intermediate levels:

• • Typography
  • Principles of Design
  • Digital Design Tools
  • Interaction Design for Mobile Experiences
  • Motion Graphics
  • Video and Audio Production
  • Digital Design Profession
  • Other courses in the Digital Design program, as required

Preference will be given to applicants who can teach a variety of courses.

WHAT YOU BRING 

• • At least two years of recent experience working with industry on a variety of design projects
  • A portfolio of design projects demonstrating the required proficiency in industry standard design tools
  • At least two years of teaching experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. A master’s degree is considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in using technology; demonstrated experience teaching using Moodle and/or Kaltura would be a benefit.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER?

As a difference maker you bring:

• • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Engage a collaborative approach as a team member
  • Committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and meeting the needs of our diverse learners.
  • Foster and maintain a respectful, supportive community of professionals and learners
  • Be a flexible, innovative thinker open to new ideas
  • Positive approach to problem-solving, challenges, and opportunities
  • Strong learner-centered philosophy 
  • Skilled in utilizing a variety of technology and applying its use to improving the learner experience and solve problems creatively 

Please apply with your portfolio. If you have any questions, please connect directly with Stephanie Husby, Program Chair.

SALARY: Reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This role falls under the NorQuest College Faculty Association. Please reference the NorQuest College Collective Agreement Appendix A to better understand how pay is determined. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures.      

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to human.resources@norquest.ca.

Apply to become a NorQuester: If this opportunity interests you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position by emailing your expression of interest to lori.alexander@norquest.ca

Psst: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.

So how do we make differences?

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.
  
  

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further!

This is a Faculty role, and the pay range is quite large, check out the Faculty Collective Agreement Appendix A to better understand how pay is determined.

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Additional Information: Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.

For applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada, it is recommended they obtain an assessment of their credentials from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator, such as:

• International Qualifications Assessment Service https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment
• World Education Services https://www.wes.org/ca/

We encourage applicants to include the assessment certificate as part of their application.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across NorQuest College, at the same or lower classification level.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

Accessibility: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self. If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to Careers@norquest.ca.

Apply to Become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.