Instructor, Indigenous Arts and Culture

Portage College; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous vacation days

College pension plan

Professional development fund

Résumé du poste

Portage College seeks an experienced instructor for Indigenous Arts and Culture at the Lac La Biche campus. The role involves teaching theory and practical labs, developing curriculum, and evaluating student progress.

Ideal candidates will have a Native Arts Instructor Certificate or Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma, at least five years of experience with adult learners, and strong MS Office skills, plus knowledge of Indigenous protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners (min 5 years).
• Proficient in traditional Indigenous art methods: beading, sewing, quilling, tufting.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous protocols and practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with MS Office; police information check required.

Responsabilités

• Theory and practical instruction in the Indigenous Arts and Culture program.
• Prepare and deliver lectures and practical labs.
• Assist with curriculum development and/or revision.
• Develop exams, quizzes and other evaluation material for students."
• Manage and evaluate student progress in the program.

Connaissances

Adult education experience

Beading

Sewing

Quilling

Tufting

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Formation

Native Arts Instructor Certificate or Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Instructor, Indigenous Arts and Culture

Faculty of Arts

Location: Lac La Biche Campus

Job number: 26-024

Position type: Full-time Continuous

Posting date: November 3, 2026

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Closing date: We will begin reviewing resumes on November 11, 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

Portage College is actively seeking a highly-motivated and engaged individual with experience to instruct in our Indigenous Arts and Culture program at the Lac La Biche campus. The successful instructor would be responsible for practicing excellence in teaching and learning. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Theory and practical instruction in the College’s Indigenous Arts and Culture program.
• Preparation and delivery of subjects in both lectures and practical labs.
• Assist with curriculum development and/or revision.
• Develop exams, quizzes and other evaluation material for students.
• Manage and evaluate student progress in the program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Native Arts Instructor Certificate or Artisan Entrepreneurship Diploma.
• The ideal applicant will have a minimum of five years’ experience instructing adult learners.
• Expert knowledge in traditional Indigenous art methods including: beading, sewing, quilling and tufting.
• Expert knowledge in Indigenous protocols and practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office.
• Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.

As a member of the Faculty Association, our instructors have access to a number of benefits that include generous vacation days, participation in the College pension plan and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses or attending conferences or workshops.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Portage College has been serving the region for over 50 years and is a first choice post-secondary institution for learners in northeast Alberta. You will find that we are a college that combines quality with innovation. In fact, Portage College is considered a leader when it comes to providing students with a flexible first-class educational experience. We offer a wide range of programs in health and wellness, business, human services, university transfer, food sciences, trades and technology, native arts and culture, and in academics for career and education.