Term Instructors – Indigenous Human Services (Newfoundland and Labrador)

NVIT Nicola Valley Institute of Technology; Merritt; On-site; CAD 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Indigenous public post-secondary institute in Canada is seeking term instructors for the Indigenous Human Services Certificate Program. Candidates will deliver courses virtually, helping to empower students to work within Indigenous communities and address key social issues. Qualified applicants must hold a Master’s Degree and have experience in post-secondary teaching, particularly with Aboriginal learners.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary teaching experience, preferably with Aboriginal adult learners.
• Excellent teaching and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Indigenous Human Services Certificate.
• Engage with the Innu Round Table Secretariat virtually.

Skills

Teaching

Human relations skills

Knowledge of Indigenous ways of knowing

Education

Master’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Term Instructors – Indigenous Human Services (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Type: Term

Opening Date for Applications: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Resume Review: Friday, February 23, 2024

Position Start Date: March 2024

Salary: $7,600 per section

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 honor an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner-centered principles that promote student recruitment, engagement, and achievement.

Job Description:

NVIT anticipates the need for term instructors to teach courses within the Indigenous Human Services Certificate and invites applications from qualified candidates. Instructors will be teaching courses virtually, in conjunction with the Innu Round Table Secretariat in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Indigenous Human Service Diploma prepares learners for careers in non-profit agencies, Indigenous communities, and government. Graduates will be able to support individuals, families, and communities facing economic disadvantages, mental health issues, developmental, gender, and diversity challenges, as well as issues like addictions, family change, and justice system involvement. Learners may ladder into the Social Work Degree Program at NVIT for further education.

Year One (Certificate): March 2024 – January 2025

• ENGL 060 – Literature and Composition
• ENGL 101 – Foundations for Academic Writing
• ENGL 110 – English Composition
• PSYC 111 – Introduction to Psychology I
• PSYC 121 – Introduction to Psychology II
• IHMS 110 - Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
• IHMS 120 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies and Human Service Practice
• IHMS 130 - Introduction to Professional Human Service Practice
• IHMS 140 - Introduction to Working with Substance Use
• IHMS 150 - Introduction to the Family in Human Service Practice
• IHMS 160 - Fieldwork Education Practicum

Applicants should specify which courses they are qualified to teach and interested in.

Program details can be found at:

Certificate - https://www.nvit.ca/Indigenous-Human-Services-Certificate/program.aspx

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Post-secondary teaching experience (preferably with Aboriginal adult learners)
• Knowledge of classroom teaching and learning practices
• Excellent teaching and human relations skills; faculty are expected to contribute positively to the school and community
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing

As an Indigenous center for excellence, NVIT aims to inspire learners to strengthen community.

NVIT prioritizes Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should have experience working with Aboriginal people.