ONLINE Indigenous Human Service Worker Instructor (26:150)

Northern Lights College; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 69,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Lights College is hiring a temporary part-time instructor to deliver IHSW 102 – The Indigenous Family and Parenting. The course runs January 4 to April 30, 2027, with six hours of instruction weekly and online delivery via Microsoft Teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree (or PhD) in Social Work or related field, demonstrate experience with Indigenous communities, and have prior online teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, First Nations Studies, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus extensive related work experience may be considered.
• Ph.D. in Social Work, First Nations Studies, or a closely related field.
• Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or equivalent credential in adult education, or willingness to pursue it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the course IHSW 102 – The Indigenous Family and Parenting.
• Deliver the course synchronously online via Microsoft Teams.

Skills

Online teaching

communication skills

student motivation

collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, First Nations Studies, or related field

Bachelor's degree + extensive related work experience

Ph.D. in Social Work, First Nations Studies, or related field

Provincial Instructor Diploma or equivalent in adult education

Job description

Term of App't: January 4 - April 30, 2027 (6 hours/week)

Start date: January 4, 2027

Reporting to: Dean, Health Sciences & Human Services

Salary: $50.07 – $56.75 per hour depending on experience and qualifications in accordance with the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% on all regular earnings in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation pay and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay day.

Description: NLC's Indigenous Human Service Worker Certificate (IHSW) prepare graduates for employment as a Human Service Worker, with a focus on serving Indigenous people. Students develop culturally appropriate knowledge, skills, and values while working with individuals, groups, and communities.

For more information about the program, please visit: https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/indigenous-human-service-worker-certificate/

NLC is seeking a temporary part-time instructor to deliver the following course:

IHSW 102 – The Indigenous Family and Parenting

This course provides an overview of Indigenous families from historical and contemporary perspectives with an emphasis on parenting practices, issues, and applications. The course will include the following modules: Indigenous perspectives on family and parenting; personal histories and experiences of parenting; the effects of colonization on the Indigenous family system; parenting stressors; family resiliency, attitudes, skills and practices for healthy parenting, parenting and self care; parent-education programs.

Delivery: this course will be delivered synchronously online via Microsoft Teams.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, First Nations Studies, or a closely related field (a bachelor's degree and extensive work experience in related fields may be considered).
• Demonstrated extensive experience working with or in local Indigenous communities or in-depth knowledge of local Indigenous traditional practices.
• Experience teaching online and use of learning management systems.
• Commitment to student motivation and achievement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work and contribute positively to the College environment are essential.

• Ph.D. in Social Work, First Nations Studies, or a closely related field.
• The Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or an equivalent credential in adult education, or a readiness to pursue such a credential.
• Experience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous students.
• Experience with Indigenous Communities, Peoples, and Culture.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with NLC; however, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.