Regional Indigenous Languages, Cultures Perspectives Instructor–Lakes (Sinixt): Competition #049
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Closes: Tuesday, May 01, 2018
The Instructor will teach one of four modules of the course Regional Indigenous Languages, Cultures Perspectives. The first delivery of this course is planned for June 4-8, 2018 and will be open for registration by Selkirk College students and staff as well as community members from the Region. The instructor will be responsible for one day of teaching as well as monitoring the online course site for the Lakes (Sinixt) module using the Lakes (Sinixt) curriculum that has already been developed by a Lakes (Sinixt) developer, grading and providing student feedback and participating in the last day of the courses where student’s learning will be celebrated.
There will posting for additional deliveries of the course, possibly one in the Fall, 2018 to be delivered over weekends and online, and one in the winter 2019 semester. This module will provide an introduction to the language, history, traditions, cultures and contemporary issues of the Lakes (Sinixt) people. The course module instructor will be encouraged to apply a variety of indigenous ways of knowing, methods for teaching, theory and practice, and as provided in the curriculum. There is some funding for guests and elders to support the course under the guidance of the instructor.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with three other instructors to review an introduction to the overall course and plan the celebratory last day. This can be accomplished virtually or in person.
- Teach and assess lesson plans related to language, history, traditions, cultures and contemporary issues of the Lakes (Sinixt) people, in both face-to-face and online formats, while meeting the course outcomes for Indigenous 100 and in the spirit of the Memoranda of Understanding between Selkirk College and regional First Nations governments.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the language, history, traditions, cultures and contemporary issues of the Lakes (Sinixt) peoples.
- Demonstrated knowledge, background, and successful instruction utilizing indigenous ways of learning and knowing.
- Share Selkirk’s student and learner-centered values and mission “to inspire lifelong learning, transform lives through education and training, and serve our communities” http://www.selkirk.ca/strategic-plan.
Education and Experience
- The candidate must provide at least one reference from the Education and Employment Committee of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation who could speak to their experience with these topics.
- Recent field experience in indigenous language revitalization and culture education is an asset.
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Experience in teaching, preferably at the post-secondary level.
This is a casual, temporary employment contract for 25 hours at the Schedule A hourly rate. This position will commence May 15, 2018 and end June 30, 2018. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,183.12-$3,508.04 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College is required to give priority consideration to applicants legally eligible to work in Canada. However, all applications with Lakes (Sinixt) ancestry who are living in the United States and who have qualifications stated above will also be considered.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Tuesday, May 01, 2018.