Iyeskuwiiu (IK) Program_Contemporary Issues - Winter 2027

CEGEP - John Abbott College; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; Remote; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

CEGEP - John Abbott College invites applications to teach the Iyeskuwiiu program, a culturally rooted prep year for Eeyou-Eenou students. Courses are online in Winter 2027 with a Fall 2026 start, meeting Mondays & Wednesdays as scheduled.

Compensation is per course, with 45 hours of instructional time for the Winter session. The college seeks experts in Indigenous studies, Cree language, and culturally aware pedagogy.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Cree language

Indigenous education

Online teaching experience

Cultural knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Indigenous Studies or equivalent

DEC in an appropriate specialty AND relevant experience

High School Diploma AND relevant experience

Job description

Reference: CE-255429-67

Iyeskuwiiu Program

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 the following 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.
• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.
• 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.