Part-time Instructor in Generative AI
Last updated: August 18, 2026, 3:43 p.m.
Course Title: Working with Generative AI
Course Code: CEAI 1005
Date posted: 2026-08-18
Application deadline: 2026-08-27
Format: Online (30 hours)
Language: English
Schedule
Term: Fall 2026
Term dates: September 16, 2026 – November 18, 2026
Day: Wednesday
Time of day: 18:00 – 21:00
Position Description
The Centre for Continuing Education at Concordia University provides part-time employment to a range of subject-matter experts to teach in short-target courses and programs. Teaching tasks include the preparation of course and course plan, delivery of course, evaluating student performance and grading student work and grade submission. Instructors attend departmental meetings and attend professional development training activities related to the program.
Course Description and Learning outcomes
As the instructor of this course, you will guide learners in exploring how generative AI is redefining efficiency in the workplace. You will help them use AI to accelerate routine tasks, create more time for higher-value work, and learn more effectively, while emphasizing that consistently high-quality results require skill, support, and a stronger understanding of how to work with AI.
Through practical instruction, you will help learners move beyond quick wins and make generative AI a reliable part of their daily workflow. You will introduce a range of generative AI tools, demonstrate when each is most effective, and help learners develop the judgment and confidence to use them naturally for faster, higher-quality work.
You will also encourage learners to use generative AI confidently, creatively, responsibly, and ethically. By helping them build these capabilities, you will prepare them to identify new opportunities for professional growth and remain adaptable as AI continues to reshape career success.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply a variety of GenAI tools to get more done, free up time and produce higher-quality work.
- Put advanced prompting skills and other communication techniques into practice to get the most out of your GenAI interactions.
- Identify new opportunities to solve problems creatively with GenAI.
- Understand how to use GenAI responsibly by recognizing risks, limits and potentials biases.
- Build confidence using GenAI by learning how it works and the history behind its emergence.
Qualifications and assets
- Three years of experience supporting and/or consulting clients on digital transformation in GenAI, including training, tool implementation, or process redesign involving AI.
Led clients on integrating, developing, and/or implementing GenAI tools and strategies for their organizations
Advanced knowledge of generative AI tools and applications, including agentic workflows, and the ability to distill these concepts to a general audience.
Three years of relevant experience of using generative AI in a professional or organizational context
How to apply
Applications should be addressed to the Centre for Continuing Education, Ms. Michele Wu (lifelonglearning.instructors@concordia.ca) and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the course title and a detailed curriculum vitae. Electronic applications should be submitted by the deadline but will continue to be reviewed until course has been filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
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