Full-time Professor - Indigenous Pedagogy Curriculum Consultant

algonquincollege; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Algonquin College’s Learning & Teaching Services (LTS) promotes teaching excellence by empowering faculty to learn, reflect, and evolve their practice through a range of faculty development services, including digital pedagogy and Indigenous knowledge integration.

Under the direction of leadership, the incumbent designs and implements programs that advance Algonquin College's commitment to reconciliation by embedding Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into curricula and teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with faculty through one-on-one consultations to support Indigenous pedagogies.
• Develop professional learning opportunities and digital resources to promote awareness of Indigenous pedagogies across the college.
• Lead Indigenous pedagogy professional learning programs for faculty with feedback and guidance through assessments and curriculum.
• Support integration of Indigenous histories, perspectives, methodologies, and cultural practices into instructional strategies across programs.
• Contribute to Teaching Excellence initiatives by sharing lived experiences and relational pedagogies to build trust in learning environments.
• Coordinate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community representatives in classrooms with appropriate protocols.

Job description

Job Details

Department: Learning and Teaching Services

Position Type: Full-Time Academic

Salary Range:

Salary range is $77,153 to $133,752, established in terms of relevant educational qualifications and experience.

Sc heduled Weekly Hours: 44

Anticipated Start Date: September 28, 2026

Length of Contract: n/a

Posting Information

Employees who are internal candidates, as defined by the Academic Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date: September 15, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Learning & Teaching Services (LTS) at Algonquin College promotes teaching excellence by empowering faculty to learn, reflect, and evolve their teaching practice through a range of faculty development services. These include strategic explorations in teaching development, assessment design, digital pedagogy, artificial intelligence, Indigenous pedagogy, and learning design. Supported by a multidisciplinary team, LTS works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and departments to operationalize innovative strategies that advance student success.

Under the direction of the Chair, Teaching Excellence and Innovation, and in coordination with the Director of Indigenous Initiatives, the incumbent works collaboratively to design and implement programs that advance Algonquin College's commitment to reconciliation by embedding Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and ways of knowing into curricula and teaching practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and sustain meaningful relationships with faculty through one‑on‑one consultations that respect individual learning needs and support the exploration of Indigenous pedagogies.
• Develop professional learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, faculty development programs, Communities of Practice, Talking Circles, Learning Bundles, etc) and digital learning resources (e.g., online modules, handouts, videos, etc) to promote awareness of Indigenous pedagogies and knowledge across the college.
• Lead Indigenous pedagogy professional learning programs for faculty by providing regular feedback and guiding participants through assessments and curriculum.
• Support the meaningful integration of Indigenous histories, voices, perspectives, methodologies, and cultural practices into instructional strategies that will be applied to a wide range of academic programs, fields of study, and credentials.
• Contribute to college‑wide Teaching Excellence initiatives by sharing lived experiences and leveraging relational pedagogies to build trust and respect within all learning environments.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify, coordinate, and, where appropriate, accompany Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community representatives in classroom settings, including collaboration with Student Navigators, in ways that respect protocols and community preferences.
• Collaborate with the college library to identify and curate meaningful learning resources that support faculty in integrating Indigenous knowledge into course curricula.
• Contribute to LTS service standards by offering scheduled in‑person drop‑in support for faculty inquiries and virtual options based on established departmental schedule.
• Participate in regular LTS departmental meetings to ideate and coordinate new teaching development activities alongside other team members.
• Support LTS operations by recording accurate engagement data across various initiatives including 1on1 consultations, program completions, and special projects.
• Apply knowledge of, and lived experience with, Indigenous pedagogies and decolonization strategies to enhance curriculum development processes.
• Organize and conduct individual and group consultations on the integration of Indigenous knowledge within established course and program development/renewal processes.
• Support course development projects by reviewing draft curriculum and proposing new resources or strategies that could support the college's ongoing efforts to decolonize curriculum.
• Assist with the (re)design and development of Indigenous‑focused courses and/or programs across the college.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes by consulting with faculty, academic leaders, Elders, knowledge keepers, community members, program advisory committees, students, and a variety of potential employers.
• Remain current in the field of study and maintain awareness of