Iyeskuwiiu (IK) Program_Contemporary Issues - Winter 2027

John Abbott; Quebec; Remote; CAD 136,000 - 190,000; Part time

Job summary

John Abbott College is seeking instructors for the Iyeskuwiiu Program in Winter 2027. Courses are online and require expertise in Indigenous studies and Cree language skills. Applicants with post-secondary teaching experience and knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou culture are preferred.

This is a charge de cours (per lesson) position for 45 hours of teaching. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies or equivalent, or a DEC with related experience, or a high school diploma

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies or equivalent.
• DEC in an appropriate specialty and demonstrated experience related to the subject matter.
• High School Diploma with demonstrated experience related to the subject matter.

Skills

Bilingual English Cree

Online teaching experience

Post-secondary teaching experience

Knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies or equivalent

DEC in an appropriate specialty

High School Diploma with relevant experience

Job description

# Iyeskuwiiu (IK) Program\\_Contemporary Issues - Winter 2027BACK TO LISTING## Iyeskuwiiu (IK) Program\\_Contemporary Issues - Winter 2027Apply Now**Reference: CE-255429-67****Deadline Date: November 09, 2026 11:00 PM EST****Iyeskuwiiu Program****THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION** is hiring qualified instructors for Fall 2026 for thefollowing program: **Iyeskuwiiu- a culturally relevant College program for Eeyou-Eenou students in Eeyou Istchee.** The courses are part of Iyeskuwiiu, a two-semester Springboard to DCS designed to offer Eeyou-Eenou students a culturally-rooted preparation year to further academic skills and cultural pride. **Dates of the Winter semester: January 4th – April 22nd, 2027.**Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:30 am.TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12) COURSE: 365-CL2-AB TITLE: Contemporary Issues II: Land & Technology HOURS: 45 ***DISCLAIMER:** This course will take place online.***TRANSDISCIPLINARY/COMPLIMENTARY (365)*** Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies or equivalent.OR* Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.OR* High School Diploma AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.In addition to the above:Successful applicants must* Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to culturally relevant, sensitive and appropriate pedagogy.* Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou culture, history, society and rights.* Several years related teaching experience at the post – secondary level preferred.* Preference given to candidates having direct lived experience in and knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou communities, with experience teaching in Cree classrooms and Cree speaking as assets, or, as a secondary consideration, having experience with Indigenous education and teaching Indigenous students.* Bilingual (English/Cree) candidates preferred.* On-line teaching experience preferred.**Note: The selection committee may, exceptionally, recommend to the College that pertinent additional professional and/or industrial experience be considered in lieu of the stated minimum educational requirement. Education superior to the stated minimum requirement may be substituted for professional/industrial experience at the discretion of the selection committee.*****John Abbott College adheres to an Equal Access to Employment Program, and invites women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities to submit their applications.* *We thank all candidates who submit their resumes for consideration. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If your work experience has changed or if you have acquired additional education since your last visit, be sure to submit your updated resume so that we may review your full career path.***Apply NowShare this opportunityCategory:Continuing Education / Formation continuePosting Type:Teaching / EnseignementJob Status:Hourly paid teachingJob Type:TeachingUnion:JACFAEducation Level:High school (DES)Salary Range:$98.97-$138.12