Competition Number

P17534

Posting Title

Part-time Instructor Aide - Writing and Academic Skills

Classification

Instructor Aide

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

Date Posted

05/28/2026

Closing Date

06/08/2026

JIQ #

Start Date

08/17/2026

End Date

06/30/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

No

Category of work

Part Time

Bargaining Unit

Faculty Association

Hours of Work

To be Assigned

Salary Range

As per Instructor Aide Salary Grid

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Part-time 0.5FTE
99.5 days
Schedule to be determined – Start date is August 17, 2026.

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Provide one-to-one or group support to students through the following tutoring modes: online, drop-in, appointment-based, or workshop.
2. Provide support to students with the writing process, as well as provide support with paragraph and sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and overall organization and style according to discipline and writing context and assist with formatting citation documentation (APA, MLA, CSE, IEEE).
3. Assist students with learning success skills and strategies in the online or face-to-face environment.
4. Assist in identification of study resources appropriate to support specific course content and share with students to improve their individual learning habits.
5. Maintain a positive learning environment while assisting students in building their confidence, knowledge, and abilities in their studies.
6. In consultation with Learning Services Instructors, seek any clarification needed from program instructors to meet course expectations.
7. In consultation with the Learning Services and/or program instructor(s), be reflective of and responsive to accommodation of diverse learning needs, including equity groups and English language learners, through the use of appropriate instructional methodologies.
8. Provide support to Learning Services instructors as directed which includes, but is not limited to, recording and maintaining quantitative records; and researching and collecting student friendly support and reference materials.
9. Work cooperatively in an interdependent team environment.
10. Participate in mentorship and training sessions.
11. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with employer and educational requirements.
12. Follow regulations and policies adopted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

1. Grade 12 or equivalent and relevant experience in writing and academic skills.

2. Minimum of 6 months’ experience in the last 2 years as a tutor in online and/or in person learning environments.

3. Effective oral and written communication skills.

4. Effective interpersonal skills.

5. Excellent time management and organizational skills.

6. Ability to function as team member in an ever-changing environment.

7. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

8. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Desired QSA