Sessional Instructors in Mi'kmaq Studies

Cape-Breton-University; Sydney; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Breton University’s Mi’kmaq Studies and Unama’ki College are seeking qualified L’nu sessional instructors to teach Mi’kmaw courses on campus, online, or in community for fall or winter terms. We anticipate ongoing teaching needs in Mi’kmaw Language, History, and Traditional Governance across two years.

Ideal candidates may hold a graduate degree; those without a Master’s but with significant traditional knowledge will also be considered for aligned courses.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline, or significant traditional/community knowledge aligned with the course.
• Experience teaching in First Nations communities.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area being taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mi’kmaq Studies courses on campus, online, or in community settings.
• Deliver fall and winter term courses typically run for 12 weeks.
• Contribute to program development and student support in Mi’kmaw studies.

Skills

Mi’kmaw Language

Mi’kmaw History

Mi’kmaw Governance

Mi’kmaw Knowledge

Education

Master’s degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Cape Breton University’s Mi’kmaq Studies and Unama’ki College are seeking applicants interested in teaching specific courses in the fall or winter term on campus, online, or in community. We are seeking qualified L’nu sessional instructors who may be available to teach courses that become available over the next two years. We anticipate ongoing teaching needs in areas such as:

• Mi’kmaw Language classes
• Mi’kmaw History classes
• Mi’kmaw Traditional Governance
• Other areas of Mi’kmaw knowledge and expertise

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are interested in exploring a future teaching career, while sharing their knowledge and experience with students. If you are thinking of possible future at CBU, this is a great way to see if teaching is for you!

The ideal candidates will possess:

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline; and/or applicants who do not hold a Master's degree but have significant traditional, cultural, community-based, or professional knowledge will also be considered for courses that align with their area of expertise.
• Experience teaching in First Nations communities;
• Relevant qualifications, experience, or demonstrated expertise in the subject area being taught.

TEACHING ON CAMPUS: MI’KMAQ STUDIES

Situated within the School of Arts and Social Science (SASS), Mi’kmaq Studies advances Mi’kmaw knowledge and scholarship in support of students developing academic critical thinking skills and awareness of Mi’kmaw perspectives and knowledges. Mi’kmaq Studies fosters engaged citizens who can interact respectfully with Mi’kmaw communities, contribute to self-determination, and understand the importance of upholding treaty and rights-based responsibilities. It is available as a major, double major, and concentration in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and as a major or double major in the Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS).

We are seeking instructors who can teach in this area on campus, and sometimes online. Fall and winter courses typically run for 12 weeks.

TEACHING OFF-CAMPUS: IN-COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

For more than 30 years, Unama’ki College’s In-Community Degree Programs have been making post-secondary education more accessible to Indigenous students by offering tailored degree programming across Mi’kma’ki. Students have the opportunity to earn a degree from CBU while studying at home, close to their families and supports systems in addition to receiving specialized student support from CBU.

We seek instructors who are interested in teaching courses in-community, which are taught in a more condensed timeline (4 to 8 weeks).