Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Course Instructor

Vancouver Island University; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Pension plan

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Vancouver Island University’s Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Department invites applications for a one-course teaching assignment at our Nanaimo campus (in-person) for Spring 2027. The successful candidate will design and deliver INDG 380: Special Topics, assess and grade student work, and support students during office hours.

Commitment to Indigenous knowledges and student success is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities, ongoing professional development, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Indigenous Studies or a relevant discipline, from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Demonstrated connection and/or commitment to working with Indigenous communities.
• PhD candidate or completed PhD in Indigenous Studies or a relevant discipline, from an appropriately accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver course content for INDG 380: Special Topics in Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies.
• Instruct, assess, and grade student achievement, and assist students in office hours.
• Collaborate with Indigenous/Xwulmuxw faculty to coordinate course offerings and related activities.
• Participate in scholarship and institutional service outside the classroom.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate teaching

Community engagement with Indigenous

Education

Master's degree in Indigenous Studies or a relevant discipline

PhD candidate or completed PhD in Indigenous Studies or a relevant discipline

Job description

Vancouver Island University’s Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Department invites applications for a one-course teaching assignment at our Nanaimo campus (in-person) for Spring 2027. The successful candidate will design and deliver INDG 380: Special Topics, assess and grade student work, and support students during office hours.

Commitment to Indigenous knowledges and student success is essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with Indigenous communities, ongoing professional development, and