Bachelor of Ininimowin Instructor

University College of the North; The Pas; Sur place; CAD 44 000 - 74 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University College of the North in Manitoba seeks a Bachelor of Ininimowin Instructor to create and deliver a culturally relevant Cree language curriculum using SRO and Cree Syllabics. The role emphasizes fluency in Ininimowin and engagement with experiential and land-based learning approaches.

Responsibilities include student assessment, supporting promotional activities, recruitment efforts, and contributing to program administration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Fluent Cree speaker with an understanding of the various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba.
• Proficiency in Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and Cree Syllabics.
• An understanding of the relevance of revitalization of Cree language as core to culture.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant instructional practices with Indigenous and adult learners.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, thinking and leadership skills.
• Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures.

Responsabilités

• Create and deliver culturally relevant language curriculum.
• Design and teach a comprehensive curriculum using SRO and Cree Syllabics.
• Assess students and support promotional activities.
• Participate in student recruitment and program-related administrative tasks.

Connaissances

Fluent Cree

SRO & Cree Syllabics

Cree dialects knowledge

Reading/writing/listening/speaking

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Independent work

Lifelong learning

Indigenous cultures knowledge

Formation

Master’s degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies

PhD in Aboriginal/Northern Studies

Description du poste

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

The Bachelor of Ininimowin Instructor, reporting to the Dean of Ininimowin, is responsible for creating and delivering culturally relevant language curriculum, including experiential and land-based learning opportunities as appropriate. This role requires fluency in Ininimowin, with an emphasis on the n’ dialect. The instructor will design and teach a comprehensive curriculum that develops students’ skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using both Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and Cree Syllabics. Additional responsibilities include student assessment, supporting UCN promotional activities, participating in student recruitment, and assisting with program-related administrative tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or relevant combination of education and experience
• Fluent Cree speaker with an understanding of the various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba
• Proficiency in Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and Cree Syllabics
• Fluent Cree speaker with an understanding of the various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba
• Competence in the four core competencies in Ininimowin: reading, writing, listening, and speaking
• An understanding of the relevance of revitalization of Cree language as core to culture
• Knowledge of culturally relevant instructional practices with Indigenous and adult learners
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, thinking and leadership skills
• Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of indigenous cultures
• 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.