Iyeskuwiiu (IK) Program_Humanities - Winter 2027

CEGEP - John Abbott College; Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue; Remote; CAD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

John Abbott College's Centre for Continuing Education is seeking qualified instructors for Fall 2026 to teach the Iyeskuwiiu program, a culturally grounded pathway for Eeyou-Eenou students. Courses are online and run Tuesday/Thursday mornings, with 45 hours assigned per course.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or an appropriate DEC and demonstrate experience related to the subject matter; bilingual English/Cree candidates are preferred, and online teaching experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or equivalent required.
• DEC with demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.
• High School Diploma with demonstrated related experience.

Skills

Culturally relevant pedagogy

Indigenous education experience

Bilingual (English/Cree)

Online teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or equivalent

DEC in an appropriate specialty with related experience

High School Diploma with related experience

Job description

Reference: CE-255421-67

Iyeskuwiiu Program

Reference: CE-255421-67

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.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 - 11:30 am.

TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12)

COURSE: 345-102-MQ

TITLE: Power & Influence in Eeyou Istchee II

HOURS: 45

DISCLAIMER: This course will take place online.

HUMANITIES (345) PHILOSOPHY (340) RELIGION (370)

Education qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities or equivalent.
• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.
• High School Diploma 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.

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.