North Island College·Port Alberni, British Columbia
Plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments.
Teach HSW 134: Cross-Cultural Community Support using blended delivery at the Port Alberni campus.
Use a variety of approaches and materials to address different learning needs.
Direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment.
Be available to students during scheduled office hours and classroom hours (30 hours/week noted).
Communicate learning outcomes in writing and evaluate learners against those outcomes.
Design and conduct student evaluations/appraisals and keep students informed of progress.
Submit grades in a timely manner and maintain required student records.
Implement Indigenous-led, in-community programming by building respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous students, communities, leaders, and organizations.
Ensure programming reflects local priorities, values, and knowledge systems.
Create culturally safe, healing-focused classrooms supporting holistic student well-being.
Guide learners in reflective portfolios including values, goals, wellness strategies, and achievement plans.
Integrate Indigenous knowledge systems, land-based learning, and intercultural teachings into curriculum design and delivery.
Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members for authentic learning experiences.
Adapt teaching approaches for diverse cultural, educational, and personal backgrounds of adult learners.
Provide formative, strengths-based feedback aligned with holistic learning outcomes.
Engage in ongoing professional development in Indigenous education, cultural safety, trauma-informed practices, and adult learning methodologies.
Work within college educational policies and contribute to college goals and teaching/learning objectives.
Advise the Department Chair on items to order for courses and on enrollment management strategies.
Advise on health and safety concerns and assist in rectifying problems where possible.
Participate in department meetings and college committees/activities when course load permits
Sessional Instructor, Human Services Education Assistant/Community Support - Indigenous Focus
Position Details: Posting Number Posting Number F1657
Sessional Instructor, Human Services Education Assistant/Community Support - Indigenous Focus Division Health & Human Services Department Human Services Supervisor Title Dean, Faculty of Health and Human Services Location Port Alberni(PA) Posting Type Internal/External Posting Position Status Sessional If Others, please specify New Position or Replacement? New Position End Date (if temporary) 12/04/2026 Desired Start Date 08/31/2026 Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work) Wednesday 1:00-4:00 % 20% 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education (Indigenous Education preferred); Master’s degree in Education or Special Education preferred (Indigenous Education preferred).
Bachelor’s degree or Master of Social Work may be considered.
Minimum three years experience within the last five years in Indigenous Education or Social Work, with extensive specialization in Indigenous knowledge, communities, history, ethics, protocols, and pedagogies.
Provincial Instructor Diploma preferred.
Experience teaching adults, preferably at the post-secondary level.
Advocacy for Indigenous community access to education and learning needs of Indigenous learners.
Understanding of effects of historical trauma in Indigenous communities and trauma-based practice.
Experience using creative and motivating approaches in distributed/blended teaching environments (asset).
Excellent organizational/time management and communication skills.
Experience with and willingness to learn online learning management systems (Brightspace, Teams).
Proficiency with computer applications and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Valid BC driver’s license.
Clear Criminal Record Check (CRC) required prior to commencement (immunization requirements also noted)
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 4-14, Grade System; 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 COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS-LED, IN-COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING Build and sustain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous students, communities, leaders, and organizations. Actively engage with communities to ensure programming reflects local priorities, values, and knowledge systems. Demonstrate cultural responsiveness, adaptability, and humility in navigating challenges and opportunities. Create culturally safe, healing-focused classrooms that support holistic student well-being—emotional, physical, spiritual, cognitive, and social. Guide learners in developing reflective portfolios that include personal values, educational and career goals, wellness strategies, and achievement plans. Integrate Indigenous knowledge systems, land-based learning, and intercultural teachings into curriculum design and course delivery. Encourage learners to explore and articulate their personal visions and belief systems in ways that reflect both individual identity and community values. Support students in building foundational competencies and essential skills for further education or career pathways. Examples of this may include but are not limited to: communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, critical thinking and problem solving. Offer experiential, collaborative, and reflective learning to build student confidence and engagement. Collaborate meaningfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members to ensure respectful, authentic learning experiences. Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse cultural, educational, and personal backgrounds of adult learners. Provide formative, strengths-based feedback aligned with holistic learning outcomes. Engage in ongoing professional development in Indigenous education, cultural safety, trauma-informed practices, and adult learning methodologies. 3.0 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 Bachelor’s degree in Education or Special Education (Indigenous Education preferred), Master’s degree in Education or Special Education preferred (Indigenous Education preferred). Bachelor’s degree or Master of Social Work may be considered. Minimum of three years experience within the last five years in Indigenous Education or Social Work and extensive experience and specialization in Indigenous knowledge, communities, history, ethics, protocols, and pedagogies. Provincial Instructor Diploma preferred. Experience teaching adults, preferably at the post-secondary level. Advocacy for Indigenous community access to education and the learning needs of Indigenous learners. An understanding of the effects of historical trauma in Indigenous communities. An understanding of trauma-based practice. Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities Experience using a variety of creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning within a distributed teaching-learning environment and classroom is an asset; Ability to demonstrate effective team behaviours, support cooperative and effective working relationships, and contribute to shared team goals; Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and efficiently meet deadlines; Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills; Experience with and willingness to learn, online learning management systems, i.e. Brightspace, Teams; Proficiency in the use of computer applications, the internet, and with MS Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams. Valid BC driver’s license. 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. Please read the Immunization requirements for Health and Human Services Faculty, located under the Health and Human Services link located on the left menu list. Posting Detail Information Posting Open Date 07/10/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Faculty Sessional Additional Information *If recruitment is unsuccessful, qualified applicants who don’t meet the human rights exemption may be considered. If you are an internal applicant and you have received advanced notice of layoff in an appointment letter, or if you are currently laid off for all or a portion of your workload, please note this at the commencement of your cover letter, and include the effective day of layoff and the percentage of the layoff. Quick Link for Postings https://careers.nic.bc.ca/postings/7900 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). This position requires an on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate is responsible to relocate within a reasonable distance of the applicable campus posted. Please select from the following that best describes your situation: I currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted. I do not currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted, however I am planning to relocate if found to be the successful candidate. I do not currently reside within a reasonable commute to the campus location posted, and I have no plan to relocate . North Island College received special program approval by the BC Human Rights Commissioner to restrict the hiring of a person of Indigenous ancestry for this position. Please indicate if you are of Indigenous descent. Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents Criminal Reference Check
Market context
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