Bachelor of Health Sciences, Indigenous Midwifery, Curriculum Developer

First Nations Technical Institute; Tyendinaga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Nations Technical Institute seeks a Curriculum Developer for the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Indigenous Midwifery. This role entails designing courses that reflect Indigenous pedagogies and requires a robust understanding of midwifery and educational practices. Ideal candidates will have a background in Indigenous education and a commitment to supporting Indigenous communities. This new position will help shape the future of midwifery education at FNTI.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Qualifications

• Experience in midwifery or post-secondary education is required.
• Advanced knowledge in the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is essential.
• Ability to work remotely and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop course content aligned with learning outcomes.
• Apply principles of Indigenous and adult learning to activities.
• Collaborate with the Program Advisory Circle for feedback.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous education

Course content development

Communication

Education

Midwifery degree or Master of Education

Job description

About FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute)

Since establishment in 1985, over 4000 students have graduated successfully from FNTI with certificates, diplomas and degrees, granted in partnership with Ontario’s Colleges and Universities. An Indigenous post-secondary institution, FNTI offers programs targeted at Indigenous learners across a wide range of post-secondary disciplines including aviation, health, business, and public administration. FNTI delivers programming locally through its main campus in Tyendinaga on Ontario’s beautiful Bay of Quinte, as well as in numerous community locations throughout Ontario.

About Bachelor of Health Sciences: Indigenous Midwifery

Status: In Development

This four-year, 120-credit stand-alone degree program brings a traditional Indigenous model of care to the forefront. It is offered through a hybrid delivery model, providing learners with Integrated Experiential Learning (IEL) opportunities, and requires a year-long clinical clerkship.

Program Goals

• Offer an integral Indigenous education opportunity to aspiring Indigenous midwives.
• Integrate community and land-based pedagogies throughout postsecondary programming
• Equip candidates with the necessary skills for supporting the health and wellbeing of Indigenous families and communities through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
• Cultivate respect, relationality, responsibility to cultural teachings, reciprocity, and leadership
• Foster a secure, responsive, and inclusive environment, nurturing a sense of belonging and self-worth
  
  

Curriculum Developer Responsibilities

• Development of course content that aligns and supports the course outline and learning outcomes provided,
• Apply AODA, UDL, Indigenous and adult learning principles to learning activities,
• Integrate Program Advisory Circle feedback into curriculum content, as

Curriculum Developer Deliverables

• Draft curriculum documents on a prescribed FNTI template with pre-determined course learning outcomes that includes:
  • class topics
  • assessments,
  • assessment rubrics,
  • class schedule of learning activities,
  • list of learning resources (print, video, etc.),
  • Notes for instructors,
• PDFs of all print learning materials, handouts, graphics, lecture slides and functioning web links to online

Time Commitment

• Each course is compensated at 135 hours of development over a defined and negotiated period to be set with each developer.
• Time is inclusive of independent work, guided work and required meetings with the FNTI team to review deliverable expectations and ensure that development aligns with FNTI teaching methodologies.

Qualifications

• Midwifery degree, Master of Education or 3 years of working experience in a related field as it pertains to midwifery and post-secondary education. Experience with an Indigenous Institute is an asset, or a combination of education, training and experience which FNTI deems to be equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge in the history and context of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including the Truth and Reconciliation process and report, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP); and Indian Control of Indian Education, Indigenous ways of teaching and learning and Indigenous language revitalization.
• Able to work remotely

Conditions of Employment:

• Willing and able to travel on occasion as well as work overtime as required
• Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory CPIC and vulnerable sector check

Notes:

• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, however FNTI provides preference to those applicants with Indigenous ancestry who self-identify.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This is a new position posting.

Thank you for your interest. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.