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Faculty Profile
RDP Instructors
- Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
- Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
- Are recognized for their contributions to local and global communities.
Role Description
As Red Deer Polytechnic's future takes shape, we are growing our diverse industry relevant programs.
Our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty.
We recognize that new hires may not have all of the relevant skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time.
The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with lots of opportunity for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.
Teaching
- Self-reflective: Introspective with a growth mindset and willing to take risks.
- Adaptable: Adjusts to changing circumstances and thrives.
- Collaborative: Seeks opportunities to work with and involve others.
- Broad-minded: Open to feedback, diverse opinions, and inclusive.
- Professional: Is confident, competent, courteous, and conscientious.
Student Success
- Dedicated: Focused on providing quality learning experiences for students and the supports that promote student success.
- Enthusiastic: Inspires students by exhibiting enthusiasm for teaching and course content.
- Approachable: Is relatable and accessible to students for course assistance and academic advice.
- Learner-Centred: Encourages, supports, and empowers students in their learning.
- Supportive: Builds rapport and values educating the whole student.
Professional Development
- Self-Aware: Identifies growth areas and pursues relevant learning opportunities
- Curious: Strives to continually learn and explore new ideas
- Resourceful: Seeks and seizes opportunities
- Motivated: Takes initiative and shows interest in learning
- Conscientious: Uses resources appropriately and professionally
Research, Scholarly & Creative Pursuits
- Determined: Perseveres and overcomes challenges
- Accountable: Follows protocols and meets deadlines
- Innovative: Explores and develops unique ideas, processes and/or products
- Driven: Goal-oriented and focused
- Productive: Generates intended outcomes
Community Contributions
- Dependable: Reliable in fulfilling duties and completing tasks
- Diplomatic: Tactful in communication and manner
- Resourceful: Shows initiative to provide assistance and contribute knowledge
- Commitment to Service