Professor, Indigenous Studies - Part Time

Mohawk College; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hamilton, Ontario seeks a part-time Professor in Indigenous Studies. The role involves developing and delivering courses that reflect Indigenous knowledge and worldviews, while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Candidates should have experience in Indigenous pedagogy and effective teaching at the post-secondary level. The institution welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, aligning with equity and diversity principles.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities.
• Experience in adult or post-secondary level teaching.
• Experience applying Indigenous pedagogy and practices.

Responsibilities

• Developing, delivering, and revising Indigenous Studies courses.
• Fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Consulting with Indigenous learners and stakeholders.

Skills

Lived experience in Indigenous communities

Adult learning principles

Communication skills

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Education

Master’s or PhD in a related discipline

Tools

Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas)

Job description

Professor, Indigenous Studies - Part Time

Status:Part Time

Hours:Monday – Friday, between 8:00 am – 10:00 pm

Home Campus:Fennell

Start Rate:Upon hire, Human Resources will conduct a rate calculation based on completed education and work experience to determine the step.

Posting Date:November 18th, 2025

Closing Date:Open until filled

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

This position is part of Mohawk College’s response to the Calls to Action in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Report. As part of our commitment to our Indigenous Education and Initiatives Plan, preference will be given to Indigenous Peoples or Peoples of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations (status or non-status), Metis, and Inuit.

Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, person with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean, and in collaboration with the Indigenous Education Council, and other College departments, such as the Office of Indigenous Education and Student Services, the successful applicant will be expected to develop, deliver, and revise courses and programs that reflect Indigenous knowledge, context, and worldviews.

These Indigenous Studies programs include, but are not limited to:

• The 2+2 Pathway program in the General Arts and Sciences Diploma to McMaster University’s Honours BA in Indigenous Studies; and to Wilfrid Laurier University’s Honours BA in Indigenous Studies
• Indigenous Ways of Knowing Certificate

The Indigenous courses include, but are not limited to:

• First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives
• Indigenous Wholistic Practices
• Impacts of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
• Indigenous Peoples Evolving Media and Artistic Images
• Indigenous Connections to the Land
• First Nations Languages - Resilience and Reclamations
• Indigenous Family Structure and Child Welfare
• Global Citizenship - First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Perspectives

What you’ll be doing:

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working closely with stakeholders across the institution to foster sustainable practices for including Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing into education programming, including developing land-based, intergenerational, and/or multimodal learning activities.
• Consulting with Mohawk College’s Indigenous Education Council, Elders, and Indigenous learners to build a safe learning environment that respects Indigenous culture and identities.
• Designing, updating, and delivering a variety of courses that uphold academic quality and adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Defining, evaluating, and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs.
• Creating a positive, collaborative, and engaging learning environment, both in the classroom and online, that upholds the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
• Providing innovative educational delivery and experiences through the use of online educational technology and learning management systems (i.e., MyCanvas), for in-class and online delivery.
• Using a variety of teaching and learning strategies such as Experiential Learning (EL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), adaptive technology, and alternative delivery methodologies.
• Designing appropriate assessment strategies and tools for facilitating and evaluating learner progress and achievement.
• Participating in department, school, and college-wide activities/tasks as required.
• Working creatively, collaboratively, and collegially with administrators, colleagues, staff, and learners.
• Managing the educational environment to facilitate an optimal learning experience and learner success.

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

The successful candidate will have:

• Lived experience in and knowledge of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit communities. A Master’s level graduate degree, a PhD, or equivalent, in a related discipline, e.g., Education or Indigenous Studies, is an asset.
• An ethical engagement within Indigenous communities with reference letters and supporting documentation communicating the applicant’s relationship(s). Engagement will include, but is not limited to, understanding the importance of consensus‑building relationships.
• Evidence of three to five years of effective adult or post‑secondary level teaching experience.
• Experience applying Indigenous pedagogy and epistemologies, and supporting the integration of Indigenous pedagogy and practices into the curriculum.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse learners and provide a positive learning environment to learners working at different skill levels, including international learners, Indigenous learners, first‑generation learners, and learners requiring accommodation.
• Experience and knowledge of the intersections of Indigenous education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as they relate broadly to curriculum/program development and teaching and learning.
• Evidence of demonstrated application of adult learning principles, methodologies, curriculum design, and development.
• Knowledge and experience with Learning Management Systems, e.g., Canvas, to enhance learning.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an academic team, through the application of strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter‑culturally with diverse groups of learners, employees, and the community.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive ad barrier‑free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/