Bachelor of Indigenous Languages Instructor

University College of the North; The Pas; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University College of the North in The Pas, Manitoba, is hiring a Bachelor of Indigenous Languages Instructor for a full-time term position from January 4, 2027 to June 25, 2027. The role develops and delivers Cree language curriculum, supervises the Language Hub, and supports recruitment and program administration.

The position requires a Master's in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or equivalent, Cree fluency, and experience teaching Indigenous/adult learners at the post-secondary level.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or equivalent required.
• Experience teaching Indigenous and adult learners at post-secondary level.
• Fluent Cree speaker with knowledge of Northern Manitoba dialects.
• Understanding of Cree language revitalization as core to culture.
• Proficient in MS Office 365; able to use Zoom and/or Teams.
• Creative and culturally relevant instructional practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and independent work ethic.
• Commitment to life-long learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver culturally relevant language curriculum.
• Supervise Language Hub through Centre for Aboriginal Language and Culture.
• Provide experiential and land-based learning where applicable.
• Assess student performance and progress.
• Assist with program promotion, student recruitment, and admin tasks.

Skills

Master's degree

Indigenous teaching experience

Cree language fluent

Cree dialect knowledge

MS Office 365

Zoom/Teams

Creative instruction

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Lifelong learning

Education

Master's degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies

PhD in Aboriginal/Northern Studies

Tools

MS Office 365

Zoom/Teams

Job description

Bachelor of Indigenous Languages Instructor

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

Duties

Reporting to the Dean of the Bachelor of Ininimowin program , the Bachelor of Indigenous Languages Instructor is responsible for the development and delivery of culturally relevant language curriculum, language Hub supervision through Centre for Aboriginal Language and Culture Centre, experiential and land-based learning where applicable, and for the assessment of student performance. In addition to teaching duties, the Instructor will also assist with assigned activities including UCN promotion, student recruitment, and various program-related administrative functions.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience teaching Indigenous and adult learners at the post-secondary level
• Fluent Cree speaker with an understanding of the various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba
• Knowledge of the relevance of revitalization of Cree language as core to culture
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 and ability to use Zoom and/or Teams
• Creative and culturally relevant instructional practices with Indigenous and adult learners
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
• Commitment to life-long learning

Assets

• PhD in Aboriginal/Northern Studies
• Experience teaching introductory to upper-level Aboriginal and Northern Studies courses
• Experience with distance teaching technology

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada

$35.71 to $54.36 per hour plus remoteness allowance if applicable

Classification:

University Instructor

Location:

The Pas, Manitoba

Position Type:

Full-Time Term Position from January 4, 2027 – June 25, 2027

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 — and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 – located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration.

Contact Us

University College of the North
Attention: Human Resources
PO Box 3000
The Pas MB R9A 1M7