Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt, BC invites applications for the Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty, a full-time position commencing when a suitable candidate is selected. This faculty role focuses on language revitalization with NVIT’s Indigenous Language Certificate and Diploma programs, excluding classroom instruction.

Reporting to the Dean, the faculty will coordinate experiential learning, mentor first-language speakers, and integrate Indigenous

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Indigenous language revitalization within community contexts.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and engagement with Elders and speakers.
• Experience coordinating community-based language programs and events.
• Ability to travel to communities for relationship-building and program support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mentor-supported activities with first-language speakers.
• Organize community-based practicums or language project opportunities.
• Support capstone or community-driven language initiatives.
• Facilitate culturally grounded language events and Elder engagement.
• Maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities and NVIT staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Relationship building

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: September 2, 2026

Resume Review: September 16, 2026

Position Start Date: As soon as suitable candidate is available

Salary $70,437 – $112,872

Contact: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT anticipates the need for a full-time, ongoing Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty and invites applications from qualified individuals. This position will commence as soon as a qualified candidate is selected.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Dean, The Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty member supports Indigenous language revitalization within community contexts through their work with the Indigenous Language Certificate and Diploma programs at NVIT. This faculty role does not include classroom instruction. Instead, it focuses on strengthening community-driven language initiatives, coordinating experiential learning activities, and supporting the respectful integration of Indigenous knowledge systems across program operations.

The faculty member works closely with the NVIT Community Education Department and community partners to build and maintain strong relationships with the Indigenous communities that NVIT supports in language revitalization. This includes ensuring that program activities reflect community priorities, cultural protocols, and language revitalization goals.

The role oversees non-instructional components essential to Indigenous language learning and community engagement. These responsibilities include coordinating mentor-supported activities with first-language speakers, organizing community-based practicums or project opportunities, supporting capstone or community-driven language initiatives, and facilitating culturally grounded language events. Regular engagement with Elders, first-language speakers, community representatives, students, alumni, and NVIT program staff is central to this work.

As a non-teaching faculty position, the role emphasizes:

• Building and sustaining relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Collaboration with NVIT Community Education to support community-led language revitalization.
• Coordination of experiential and community-driven language activities, and program scheduling.
• Non-instructional student support and mentorship.
• Advocacy for Indigenous language revitalization across NVIT programs.
• Integration of Indigenous community priorities and cultural knowledge into program initiatives.

This position upholds Indigenous-led approaches to language revitalization and supports the long-term sustainability of community-based Indigenous language learning pathways within NVIT’s Indigenous Language Certificate and Diploma programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Indigenous Studies, Linguistics, Education, Language Revitalization) or equivalent combination of education and significant community experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Indigenous language revitalization within community contexts.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and respectful engagement with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and first-language speakers.
• Experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and community organizations.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with communities involved in language revitalization.
• Experience coordinating community-based programs, projects, or cultural/language events.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Effective communication skills with diverse community members and partners.
• Familiarity with Indigenous language certificate and diploma program needs.
• Ability to work closely and collaboratively with NVIT Community Education and internal program staff.
• Commitment to Indigenous-led and culturally grounded approaches to language revitalization.
• Ability to travel to communities for relationship-building and program support as required.

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