Instructor, NTEP Inuktut Language and Culture

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental entity in Nunavut is seeking a qualified individual to teach Inuktut language and culture courses for the College's teacher education program. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, instructional experience at the elementary level, and fluency in Inuktut. This role is critical in fostering culturally competent and bilingual teachers. Interested candidates must email their application with the REFERENCE # included. Priority is given to Nunavut Inuit applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or relevant discipline is required.
• Fluency in oral and written Inuktut is a must.
• Experience at the elementary level and with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver Inuktut language and culture courses.
• Assess student performance in the teacher education program.
• Integrate Inuit culture into all courses.

Skills

Fluency in oral and written Inuktut

Instructional experience at the elementary level

Experience instructing adult learners

Familiarity with Inuit culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or relevant discipline

Job description

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

This employment opportunity is open to Iqaluit residents only.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Teacher Education Programs, the incumbent is responsible for designing, delivering, and assessing Inuktut language and culture courses for students enrolled in the College’s teacher education program. Instruction may occur at the Nunatta Campus or in various field locations across Nunavut. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to teach other subjects beyond Inuit language and culture, including Inuit History and Identity, teaching methods, and other selected courses.

Offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Nunavut Teacher Education Program aims to graduate bilingual and culturally competent teachers. This role plays a key part in achieving that goal by providing students with in-depth knowledge and skills in Inuit language and culture. Additionally, the incumbent will offer recommendations on integrating Inuktut and Inuit culture into all courses within the program.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in education or in a discipline appropriate to program offerings. Instructional experience at the elementary level and experience instructing and supervising adult learners in a post-secondary setting is required. Fluency in both oral and written Inuktut is required. Familiarity with the Memorial University of Newfoundland Bachelor of Education, Inuktut Language, Inuit cultural studies, and Inuit History and Identity courses of the B. Ed. Program is an asset. An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
• Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.