Indigenous Holistic Wellness & Addictions Instructor (Term)

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt, BC, invites applications for term instructors in Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions. Courses offered across certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs depend on enrolment and applicants should indicate courses and location preference.

Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree (addictions preferred) and demonstrate Indigenous community experience, holistic and trauma-informed perspectives, plus willingness to teach on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or preferred, addictions background.
• Minimum 5 years practicing Red Road theory.
• Knowledge of Medicine Wheel teachings.
• Indigenous community experience and community development knowledge.
• Experience teaching Indigenous adult learners at college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions courses on campus or in the community.
• Contribute to student success through culturally safe teaching practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to plan course offerings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Team player

Holistic/trauma-informed lens

Community engagement

Collaborative mindset

Indigenous cultures knowledge

On-campus/community teaching

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field (addictions preferred)

Tools

Moodle

Teams

Outlook

Job description

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt, BC, invites applications for term instructors in Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions. Courses offered across certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs depend on enrolment and applicants should indicate courses and location preference.

Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree (addictions preferred) and demonstrate Indigenous community experience, holistic and trauma-informed perspectives, plus willingness to teach on