Term Instructors – Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology in Merritt, BC, invites applications for term instructors in Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions. Courses offered across certificate, diploma and advanced diploma programs depend on enrolment and applicants should indicate courses and location preference.

Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree (addictions preferred) and demonstrate Indigenous community experience, holistic and trauma-informed perspectives, plus willingness to teach on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required or preferred, addictions background.
• Minimum 5 years practicing Red Road theory.
• Knowledge of Medicine Wheel teachings.
• Indigenous community experience and community development knowledge.
• Experience teaching Indigenous adult learners at college/university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions courses on campus or in the community.
• Contribute to student success through culturally safe teaching practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to plan course offerings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Team player

Holistic/trauma-informed lens

Community engagement

Collaborative mindset

Indigenous cultures knowledge

On-campus/community teaching

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field (addictions preferred)

Tools

Moodle

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Instructors – Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions (Provincial)

Type: Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: Monday, March 27, 2023

Resume Review: Ongoing review of resumes

Position Start Date: various dates

Contact: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

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 communities throughout 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 environment founded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.

Job Description:

NVIT anticipates a need for multiple Term Instructors within the Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions certificate, diploma and advanced diploma program and invites applications from qualified candidates. This will be a term opportunity and course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrolment. Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for, interested in teaching and their location preference if applicable.

Course listings with specific course details can be found:

• Possess a relevant master’s degree preferably with an addictions background
• Must be practicing the Red Road theory for a minimum of 5 years
• Knowledge and understanding of Medicine Wheel teachings
• Have Indigenous community experience including an understanding of community development theory
• Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners at a college or university level
• Applicants must be willing to teach Face to Face in-class on campus and/or in the community
• Applicants must be familiar with Moodle, Teams and Outlook operating platforms.
• Strong team player with excellent human relation skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community
• Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing;
• 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;

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

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

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