Professor, Indigenous Studies and General Education - FLAS

Humber College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber College is seeking a passionate Professor for Indigenous Studies and General Education to join their Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and a commitment to advancing education through culturally relevant curricula. This full-time position requires an MA in Indigenous Studies or related fields, with teaching experience preferred. A collaborative and inclusive environment awaits to support your growth and contributions.

Benefits

Tools and technology for success

Diverse and supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• MA in Indigenous Studies required.
• Experience in Indigenous education and curriculum development.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories.

Responsibilities

• Teach Indigenous studies courses focused on Ontario and Canadian contexts.
• Develop curriculum aligned with Indigenous ways of knowing.
• Engage with Indigenous communities and build relationships.

Skills

Engagement with Indigenous knowledge systems

Teaching experience in postsecondary education

Research skills in Indigenous methodologies

Education

MA in Indigenous Studies or related field

Job description

Professor, Indigenous Studies and General Education - FLAS

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Find Your Spot at Humber

Find Your Spot at Humber At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

Find Your Spot at Humber

Find Your Spot at Humber At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance, we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

As part of Humber’s commitment to advancing the inclusion of Indigenous students, professors, and staff, and pursuant to section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences invites candidates from Indigenous communities, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis , and Inuk/Inuit, or from other Indigenous groups on Turtle Island including Alaskan Native, Native American and Native Hawaiian people, to apply for the Professor, Indigenous Studies and General Education position. Please note that during the Humber recruitment process, you will be asked to confirm you have met these requirements and be asked to communicate with us about your lived experience and your connection to your Indigenous community .

Job Details

Position Title: Professor, Indigenous Studies and General Education

Status: Full-Time Academic

Hours: Varies

Faculty/Department: Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Campus/Location: North Campus and Lakeshore Campus

Salary: Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the collective agreement for academic employees.

Application

Candidates are asked to submit:

• Teaching philosophy (no more than 500 words in length)
• Resume
• Lesson plan for a 3-hour diploma or degree breadth level class on the subject of Indigenous resurgence and the Canadian context.
  
  

About the Professor of Indigenous Studies and General Education Role:

The successful candidate will have an MA in Indigenous Studies, or a related field. They will be capable of teaching Indigenous studies courses, with at least some of these courses focused on the Ontario and/or Canadian context. A new hire who can contribute in these teaching and curriculum development areas will help the department meet the high demand for Indigenous Course Requirement (ICR) courses, while also supporting the Liberal Studies department’s commitment to including Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing in our general education and degree breadth curriculum.

Position Type

FT Academic

Work Locations

North Campus

Job Family

Academic Administration

Deadline to Apply

Posted until position is filled

Job Posting

6/12/25

Department

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences

About You

You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

MA in Indigenous Studies, or a related field.

Experience

• The successful candidate will have teaching experience in postsecondary education, or experience within Indigenous education.
• Strong knowledge and experience in engaging with Indigenous knowledge systems, histories, contemporary experiences, cultural practices, protocols, and pedagogies.
• Developed research skills, including methods and methodologies that are consistent with and appropriate for engaging with Indigenous Ways of Being, Knowing, and Doing.
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other members of Indigenous communities.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in and contribute to an integrated and collaborative team environment, applying a positive team approach, building consensus, and leading integrated project teams.
• Strong knowledge of Indigenization and its complexities in education, including the TRC’s Final Report and Calls to Action, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls report.
• Awareness of colonial histories in Canada and the impacts of colonization on Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
  
  

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!
  
  

FT Academic

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the Collective Agreement (Article 27.11).

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([e-mail]).

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