Waskawimakanwa Meciwaci Isihtwawina (WMI) Instructor in Thompson

Faculty of Ininimowin UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

Duties

• Reporting to the Associate Dean of Ininimowin, the Waskawimakanwa Meciwaci Isihtwawina (WMI) Instructor plans, coordinates and delivers WMI courses and culture camps at UCN campuses and in community-based programs.
• The Instructor develops and maintains a culturally relevant curriculum with the advisory committee; supports the participation of Council of Elders members and community Elders; evaluates student performance and maintains course records; and coordinates practicum experiences where applicable.
• The incumbent also works with internal and external partners, supports student academic progress, and assists with program administration, student recruitment and UCN promotion.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and history, including personal experience and/or knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures.
• Knowledge of culturally relevant instructional practices for Indigenous and adult learners.
• Experience teaching Indigenous and adult learners at the post-secondary level.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and Teams.
• Strong organizational, thinking and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Commitment to life-long learning.

Assets

• Ability to speak an Indigenous language.
• Certificate in Adult Education.
• Experience with distance teaching technology.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada.
• College Instructors are required to complete the Teaching for Learning (TFL) in Applied Education program or have previously completed the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE).
• Valid Class 5 License as occasional travel is required.

$67,539 to $102,811 per annum plus remoteness allowance and Instructor Education Supplement if applicable.

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown. The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning. UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.