Faculty Member, Education

Yukon University; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the North is seeking a committed Education faculty member to lead program development and engage in research. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in Education, strong scholarly activity, and a dedication to community engagement. This role offers the opportunity to develop a meaningful education degree in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong scholarly and/or creative activity in the field of Education.
• Previous postsecondary teaching experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to service work.

Responsibilities

• Lead program development and provide high-quality learning experiences.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities relevant to the North.

Skills

Scholarly activity in Education

Community engagement

Service work

K-12 teaching experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Education

Job description

Overview

School of Health, Education, and Human Services
Ayamdigut (Whitehorse) Campus
Term: Two-year, full time
Employment Opportunity Number: 25.103
Closing Date: October 6, 2025

The Invitation

Are you looking to make a difference in the field of Education in the North? Are you passionate about reconciliation through education, community-engaged curriculum development, and ethical northern research? YukonU wants to hear from you. We are seeking an Education faculty member with an established research portfolio who is deeply committed to decolonial teaching, learning, and unlearning practices and enthusiastic about program development.

The Opportunity

YukonU is at an exciting stage in its evolution. Through our Strategic Plan, Academic Plan, and Reconciliation Framework, we are committed to providing Yukoners and northerners with more postsecondary options close to home. This will include the development of a made-in-Yukon Education degree. The successful candidate will lead program development, in addition to providing high-quality learning experiences to students and engaging in research and scholarly activities relevant to the North.

Tell us Your Story

Qualifications for this opportunity include:

• Doctoral degree in Education or related field;
• Strong scholarly and/or creative activity in the field of Education, preferably in partnership with Indigenous, northern, or rural/remote communities;
• Previous postsecondary teaching experience; and
• Demonstrated commitment to service work, whether within a university context or through community engagement.

Prior experience in any of the following areas will be considered assets:

• K-12 teaching experience, preferably within a Yukon, northern, and/or rural/remote context;
• Mentoring developmental faculty and/or emerging scholars;
• Teaching Indigenous students and/or students in remote communities;
• Curriculum development and program assessment; and/or
• Teaching through distance-education technologies.

Who are We?

We are of the North. Situated in 12 communities on the traditional territories of Yukon First Nations, Yukon University is guided by the indomitable spirit of the Yukon wilderness and millennia of resilience and resourcefulness. We are a progressive post-secondary institution supporting learners, organizations, and communities on their paths of transformation. Through trades training, certificates, diplomas and degrees, as well as adult basic education and continuing education, we deliver what the North needs. Our campuses create access to education for Yukoners and provide opportunities for students from across Canada and internationally to learn about Canada’s North. We affirm our commitment to Yukon First Nations and focus on making changes to help Yukon First Nations heal from the past and revitalize their cultures, languages, and knowledge to support Indigenous self-governance and self-determination, now and for generations to come.

Imagine Yourself in this Place

Built on the traditional territory of the Ta'an Kwächän and Kwanlin Dün First Nations, Whitehorse is known as the Wilderness City. Nurtured by the Yukon River, Whitehorse is surrounded by mountains and lakes and streams, with a vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Whitehorse offers a healthy economy, small-town values, safety, French immersion opportunities, arts, cafés, recreation centres, and proximity to notable northern regions and travel hubs.

YukonU is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, inviting all qualified persons to apply but prioritizing those who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, other First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry.

Get in Touch

Interested applicants should submit their applications to: [e-mail]. Please include:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Professional dossier, which may include:
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Statement of research interests related to this opportunity
  • Summary of prior service to the academy or your community
• Any other documents you believe will help us get to know you better.

Yukon University is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Requests for secondment may be considered.

Application Details

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.