CE-FALL 2025 NUNAVIK SIVUNITSAVUT - Inuktitut I_Replacement

John Abbott College; Westmount; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Montreal is seeking qualified instructors for the Inukitiut I course aimed at Inuit students from Nunavik. Candidates must possess strong Inuktitut and English communication skills, alongside a commitment to culturally relevant pedagogy. This part-time role is contingent upon student enrollment. Applications are encouraged from individuals with diverse educational backgrounds and teaching experience in Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience directly related to the subject matter.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Inuit culture and society.
• Experience living in Inuit or other Indigenous communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Inukitiut I for Inuit students from Nunavik.
• Prepare course materials and foster a culturally sensitive environment.
• Engage students with knowledge of Inuit culture and language.

Skills

Inuktitut communication

English communication

Culturally relevant pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Inuktitut or equivalent

Diploma of college studies in an appropriate specialty

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Job Description

THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION is hiring qualified instructors for FALL 2025 for the following program: NUNAVIK SIVUNITSAVUT — a culturally relevant College program for Inuit students from Nunavik (October 21, 2025 to December 2, 2025).

TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12)

COURSE: 614-103-03

TITLE: Inukitiut I

HOURS: 23 (Replacement for remaining hours)

SECTION(S): one (1)

FOR INUKTITUT / NATIVE LANGUAGES

• Bachelor’s degree in Inuktitut or equivalent, AND 3-5 years of demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.

OR

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty AND 5-7 years of demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.

OR

• High School Diploma AND 7-9 years of demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.

AND

• Excellent Inuktitut and English communication skills essential.

In addition to the above :

Successful applicants must

• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to culturally relevant, sensitive, and appropriate pedagogy
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Inuit culture, history, society and rights
• Have several years of experience as a practitioner in the related field
• Have experience living and / or teaching in Inuit communities and / or other Indigenous communities
• Bilingual (English / Inuktitut or French / Inuktitut) candidates preferred.
• Several years related teaching experience at the post – secondary level preferred.

DISCLAIMER : The courses will be offered in-person at Nunavik Sivunitsavut located at 976 Lacasse , Montreal, Québec, H4C 2Z3.

N.B. Contracts are offered à la leçon and are contingent upon sufficient student enrollment in each course. The starting date for the course will be determined by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Note : The selection committee may, exceptionally, recommend to the College that pertinent additional professional and / or industrial experience be considered in lieu of the stated minimum educational requirement. Education superior to the stated minimum requirement may be substituted for professional / industrial experience at the discretion of the selection committee.

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