Instructor, Indigenous Language Fluency (ILF 111 – Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action)

Job title:

Instructor, Indigenous Language Fluency (ILF 111 – Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action)

Company

North Island College

Job description

Instructor, Indigenous Language Fluency (ILF 111 – Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action)|Please see Special Instructions for more details.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.Position DetailsPosting NumberPosting Number F1165Position InformationPosition Title Instructor, Indigenous Language Fluency (ILF 111 – Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action)
Division Access & Regions
Department Indigenous Education
Supervisor Title Executive Director, Indigenous Education
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) 04/18/2025
Desired Start Date 12/30/2024
Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)Wednesday 6 PM to 9 PM
% 25
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 SummaryNorth Island College is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the following sessional instructional assignment in the 2025 Winter term:ILF 111: | Pathways to Reconciliation and Social Action, Wednesday 6 PM to 9 PMGoverned by the Nuu-chah-nulth values, including respect, order and protocols, elder’s teaching, sustainability, children as the future, responsibility, accountability, preparation, family, community and celebration, Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council will partner with North Island College to create a Nuu-chah-nulth Pathways to Education program. The Pathways to Education program will combine in-class instruction with land-based cultural and personal learning to prepare Nuu-chah-nulth students for third-year entrance into the Bachelor of Education program at Vancouver Island University.
Through the Pathways Programs, instructors will draw on Nuu-chah-nulth ways of knowing and being to inform academic learning. The classes are structured to focus on student strengths and the language to nourish their spirit and work at their level. It is a journey together as we explore land-based and culturally infused learning -to meet the needs of our students and help them succeed in a career in Education.ILF 111 will help envision how Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and approaches to learning must be considered in the work we do in our classrooms, organizations and communities to advance Reconciliation and the Calls to Action. The course will include an examination of pre-colonial Indigenous ways of knowing and historical relationships, colonial contexts and political influences that have impacted Indigenous peoples and communities. The ramifications of colonization will be explored in conjunction with Indigenous response, resistance and renewal. The course will include an examination of the Truth and Reconciliation process, the 94 Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration of Rights for Indigenous People, coupled with an examination of how Indigenization processes, the Social Determinants of Health and Unesco’s Sustainable Development Goals pertain to Indigenous sovereignty, language revitalization, social equity and the restoration of wellness and healing for Indigenous people.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– Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
– Effective Communication Skills;
– Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
– Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
– Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
– Interpersonal Effectiveness.
Duties & Responsibilities1.0 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– Experience teaching and mentoring in the specified language;
– BC Teaching Certificate or Provincial Instructors Diploma is desirable;
– Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis on second language acquisition such as Dr. Greymorning Method, Total Physical Response and comprehensible input methods desirable;
– Master’s Degree in Indigenous Education/Indigenous Language is desirable.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities– Proficiency in the specified language and ability to work with fluent speakers to facilitate learning.
– Background and knowledge in the use of student assessment tools and placement testing;
– Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success;
– Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, particularly in an inter-cultural learning environment;
– Proven instructional abilities, using creative and motivating approaches to stimulate learning;
– Orientation towards student learning;
– Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritize, and efficiently meet deadlines;
– Proficiency with computer applications and word processing;
– Preference will be given to qualified instructors with Indigenous ancestry.
Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease 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 InformationPosting Open Date 09/03/2024
Posting Close Date 10/04/2024
Open Until Filled
Job DescriptionFaculty Sessional
Additional Information
Quick Link for PostingsSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * North Island College received special program approval by the BC Human Rights Commissioner to give preference to the hiring of a person of Indigenous ancestry for this position. Please indicate if you are of Indigenous descent.

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional DocumentsNorth Island College
Comox Valley Campus
2300 Ryan Rd.
Courtenay, BC, V9N 8N6
250-334-5000Human Resources:
[email protected]
250-334-5000To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at

Expected salary

$70437 – 112872 per year

Location

Port Alberni, BC

Job date

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 01:12:05 GMT

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email/cover letter where (un-jobs.net) you saw this job posting.