Instructor, Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a qualified instructor for Indigenous Studies courses starting in Fall 2025. The role involves creating course content, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance in a hybrid environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including a Master's or PhD in Indigenous Studies, and show a commitment to Indigenous community engagement.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Indigenous Studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of Canadian Indigenous communities and their histories.

Responsibilities

• Teach two Indigenous Studies courses, INDG 103 and INDG 104.
• Create and deliver course content in a hybrid format.
• Assess, instruct and assist students.

Skills

Proficiency in technology

Commitment to working with Indigenous communities

Adaptability to diverse learning styles

Education

Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies or related discipline

PhD preferred

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Hours Per Week: Wednesdays from 1-4 pm

Salary Or Wage: $8,196.30 per assigned course

Start Date: Aug 11, 2025

Job Type: Temporary

List of Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies or a related discipline from an accredited institution. An equivalent combination of education and Indigenous knowledge/lived experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with Indigenous communities.
• Knowledge of Canadian Indigenous communities and their histories, the histories of government policy, and Indigenous-settler relations.
• Candidates must demonstrate a solid commitment to working in a team-oriented environment and be responsive to diverse learning styles.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree in Indigenous Studies or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Preference will be given to applicants with ties to the local Tla’amin Nationand/or familiarity with Indigenous communities and pedagogical practices.

List of Duties

• The position is part time, comprised of INDG 103 in Fall 2025 and INDG 104 in Spring 2026, both delivered at ourtiwšɛmawtxʷCampus in Powell River on Wednesdays from 1-4 pm. These hybrid classes are face-to-face with synchronous online students in attendance as well.
• The successful candidate will create and deliver course content.
• Work collaboratively with Indigenous/Xwulmuxw faculty.
• Instruct, assess and grade student achievement in the courses offered and assist students through office hours.
• INDG 103: Introduction to Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies I: A multidisciplinary introduction to Indigenous studies, drawing on readings, seminar discussion, and writing to explore essential themes. Special emphasis will be given to historical, cultural, and socio-political processes that shape Indigenous experiences and realities. Selected case studies will be used to illustrate these processes.
• INDG 104: Introduction to Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies II: A multidisciplinary introduction to Indigenous Studies, drawing on readings, seminar discussion, and writing to explore essential themes. Focus will be on B.C. Indigenous, especially the peoples of the North Pacific Coast.
• $8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.
• The Department of Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies is seeking a candidate to teach two courses offered through hybrid delivery in the 2025-2026 academic year ending May 15, 2026.
• Subject to funding and enrollment.
• To Apply you will need: CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Philosophy, Name and contact information of recent supervisors willing to provide a reference.

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