Term Instructors - First Nations Speech-Language Assistant Program (FNSL)

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is seeking multiple term instructors for the First Nations Speech-Language Assistant program. Instructors will be responsible for preparing and delivering courses, engaging with students to develop essential skills, and supporting Indigenous education. Candidates should have strong qualifications and commitment to fostering Indigenous communities through education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or Bachelor's with relevant experience.
• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist with CHSBC.
• Experience working in First Nations communities and with children in speech-language pathology.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the FNSL program and develop course materials.
• Engage with students and provide guidance for the Speech-Language Assistant certificate.
• Collaborate to promote quality education in Indigenous contexts.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Teaching Experience

Cultural Competence

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Type: Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Resume Review: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Position Start Date: August 2024

Salary: $7,600 per section

Contact: Human Resources

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Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system,we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communitiesthroughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environmentfounded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.

Job Description:

NVIT anticipates the need for multiple term instructors to teach courses in the First Nations Speech-Language Assistant (FNSL) program and invites applications from qualified candidates. NVIT provides FNSL courses through the Community Education department to be offered in a hybrid format.

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

Instructors will teach in NVIT’s FNSL program with a varied workload. The successful candidates will be committed to preparing and delivering a course to develop skills in individuals pursuing a First Nations Speech-Language Assistant certificate. Term positions vary in length and will start and end according to the schedule below. All term positions involve development and delivery of a 3-credit course.

Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching. The courses to be taught include:

• FNSL 110 - Intro to First Nations Speech-Language Assistant Program (Summer 2024)
• ENGL 101 - Foundations for Academic Writing (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
• FNSL 160 - Speech Development (Fall 2024)
• FNSL 130 - Language Development (Fall 2024)
• FNSL 170 - Literacy Interventions (Spring 2025)
• FNSL 140 - Interventions for Communication Exceptionalities I (Spring 2025)
• FNSL 150 - Interventions for Communications Exceptionalities II ( Spring 2025)
• FNSL 180 - Tools and Technologies for Speech-Language Intervention (Summer 2025)
• PSYC 111 - Intro to Psychology (Summer 2025)
• FNSL 190 - Practicum (Fall 2025)

**course numbers and titles subject to change as per Education Council update June 2024

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with related experience


• Post-Secondary teaching experience


• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist with College of Speech and Hearing Health Professional of British Columbia (CHSBC);


• Work experience with pre-school and school-aged children in speech-language pathology;


• Experience working with Speech-Language Assistants;


• Experience providing professional development, teaching or presentations;


• Experience working in First Nations communities;


• Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing;


• Understanding of SLP practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens;


• Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences;


• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT; and


• A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public.

As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community.

NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced inworking with Aboriginal people.