Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty

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

Job summary

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology invites applications for the Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty to support language revitalization within community contexts through NVIT's Indigenous Language Certificate and Diploma programs. This role does not include classroom instruction but strengthens community-driven language initiatives and coordinates experiential learning activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with NVIT's Community Education Department and partners to

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and community experience.
• Demonstrated experience in Indigenous language revitalization within community contexts.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultural protocols and respectful engagement with Elders 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 with diverse community members and partners.
• Familiarity with Indigenous language certificate and diploma program needs.
• Ability to travel to communities for relationship-building and program support as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate non-instructional components essential to Indigenous language learning and community engagement.
• Organize mentor-supported activities with first-language speakers and community-based practicums.
• Support capstone or community-driven language initiatives and culturally grounded events.
• Engage regularly with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, students, alumni, and NVIT staff to align priorities.

Skills

Indigenous language revitalization

Community engagement

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Indigenous Language Fluency (Non-Teaching) Faculty

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.