Instructor, Indigenous Leadership Certificate (ABG 100)

North Island College

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Quick overview

Plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments.
Teach ABG 100: Histories and Impacts of Colonization and include required subject matter/skill activities in course materials.
Direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment.
Be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours (30 hours/week).
Communicate learning outcomes in writing and explain how learners will be evaluated.
Design and conduct evaluations/appraisals and keep students informed of progress.
Submit grades in a timely manner per college policy.
Maintain records of student enrollment, achievement, and other required records; submit marks and student records to the department Chair at end of employment.
Work within college educational policies and contribute to education/strategic plan goals.
Advise the Department Chair on ordering needs (books, supplies, equipment) and enrollment management strategies.
Advise appropriate administrators/committees of health and safety concerns and assist in rectifying problems.
Demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment.
Maintain continuous professional development in the appropriate discipline.
Participate in college committees and department meetings/activities when possible.
Undertake other related duties as assigned when course load permits

Requirements summary

Master’s degree in a related field.
Three years demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
Demonstrated experience working respectfully in/with Indigenous communities, including protocols, relationship-based practice, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
Ability to connect course content to Indigenous lived experience, community priorities, and land/culture/language/ways of knowing.
Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth communities, histories, governance, language, protocols, and teachings.
Experience delivering education in-community or in partnership with First Nations, Tribal Councils, Indigenous organizations, or Indigenous education programs.
Experience incorporating Indigenous pedagogies (land-based learning, Elder teachings, storytelling, reflection, community-based learning) into course delivery.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to plan/prioritize and meet deadlines.
Basic proficiency with MS Office, internet, and web-based applications.
Preference for qualified instructors with Indigenous ancestry

Master’s degree in a related fieldContinuous professional developmentInterpersonal effectivenessOrganizational and time managementEffective communication (oral and written)Instructional planning and preparationCurriculum and course outline developmentStudent evaluation and assessmentGrade submission and academic record keepingTeam collaboration and cooperative working relationshipsComputer applications proficiency (MS Office, internet, web-based applications)Cultural safety and trauma-informed approachesRelationship-based practiceIndigenous protocols and teachingsLand-based learning and community-based learningStorytelling, reflection, and Elder teachings integration

Job description

Instructor, Indigenous Leadership Certificate (ABG 100)

Position Details: Posting Number Posting Number F1624

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Instructor, Indigenous Leadership Certificate (ABG 100) Division Access & Regions Department Indigenous Education Supervisor Title Executive Director Location Any NIC Campus Posting Type Internal/External Posting Position Status Sessional If Others, please specify New Position or Replacement? New Position End Date (if temporary) 11/06/2026 Desired Start Date 08/31/2026 Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work) Monday and Wednesday night from 6 PM to 9 PM % 50 Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

North Island College is seeking a qualified instructor to teach ABG 100: Histories and Impacts of Colonization as part of the Pathways to Nuu-chah-nulth Teacher Training Program, a community-led partnership with the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, and North Island College. The Pathways program supports Indigenous learners, with priority for Nuu-chah-nulth members living in the region, who are preparing to become teachers grounded in Nuu-chah-nulth values, land, language, culture, and community. Students in the program are completing university-level courses toward future admission into Year 3 of the Bachelor of Education program. ABG 100 explores the historical relationships, colonial contexts, and social, economic, and political influences that have impacted Indigenous peoples and communities. The course includes pre-contact ways of knowing, local teachings, Terra Nullius, the Doctrine of Discovery, treaties, the Indian Act, residential schools, other assimilation policies, and Indigenous response, resistance, and renewal. The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues. The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc. Position Competencies

1.0 instructional
To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-15, Reporting Final Grades;
To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair. 2.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
To maintain continuous professional development of competencies and qualifications as required in the appropriate discipline;
To participate actively as a contributing member of the College community on College committees and other College-wide activities, where appropriate;
To participate in department meetings and other department activities during normal working hours, when possible;
To undertake other related responsibilities and duties which may be assigned by the College when course load permits. Required Education & Experience
Master’s degree in a related field
Three years demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities and organizations.
Demonstrated experience working respectfully in or with Indigenous communities, including an understanding of protocols, relationship-based practice, cultural safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
Ability to connect academic course content to Indigenous lived experience, community priorities, and land, culture, language, and ways of knowing
Preference will be given to qualified instructors with Indigenous Ancestry. Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Ability to demonstrate effective team behaviours, support cooperative and effective working relationships and contribute to shared team goals;
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrated excellent instructional abilities, using creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning;
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines;
Basic level of proficiency with MS Office software applications, the internet and web-based applications.
Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth communities, histories, governance, language, protocols, and teachings.
Experience delivering education in-community or in partnership with First Nations, Tribal Councils, Indigenous organizations, or Indigenous education programs.
Experience incorporating Indigenous pedagogies, land-based learning, Elder teachings, storytelling, reflection, and community-based learning into course delivery. Special Instructions to Applicant Please scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution. Posting Detail Information Posting Open Date 06/15/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Instructor, Indigenous Leadership Certificate (ABG 100)

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