Faculty Researcher – Secwépemc (Shuswap) Reconciliation Project: Competition #024
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Friday, March 22, 2019
The Secwépemc faculty - researcher will conduct this research through a community based participatory action research methodology and/or their community specific research protocols and methodology. This research will be conducted within the Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Project – Reconciliation through Community College Education. The inquiry findings will support relevant programming relating to learning about the work of reconciliation in post-secondary education, specific to the peoples of the Southern Interior Region of British Columbia. The project seeks to strengthen relationships and collaborations aimed at addressing the gaps in knowledge within a post-secondary learning environment and produce educational materials related to residential school survivors’ expectations from post-secondary institutions today in efforts of reconciliation. As an outcome of the project, the findings of the research from this project and through the diverse perspectives of the Indigenous communities and residential school survivors throughout the region, the college and the researchers will develop appropriate pilot programming and curriculum related and informed by their community. This work will be supervised by the SSHRC Project Coordinator and the Director of Applied Research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive guidance and support from their community Elders and Nation representatives on ethics and data collection protocols
- Work with the community to determine the appropriate methodology that will best serve the community needs and community’s best interest
- Work collaboratively with Selkirk College personnel including the Project Coordinator, Director of Applied Research and Innovation, and the Research Ethics Committee to prepare the ethics proposal(s)
- Develop communications and provide logistical support for data collection with the community and the College
- Work with the research participants to determine appropriate data sharing for the project outcomes
- Responsible for the final analysis of data and related deliverables, design and support knowledge mobilization efforts, and seek opportunities to link research findings to curriculum
- Work with the Project Coordinator to pilot the sharing of the findings in appropriate and designated format
- Perform other Faculty Researcher duties as assigned by the Director of Applied Research and Innovation
- Support new training and program development and provide instruction where opportunities emerge
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the language, history, traditions, cultures, contemporary issues and ethics of the Secwépemc peoples
- Demonstrated knowledge, background, and research experience related to projects that inquire on diverse community interests
- Demonstrated experience in developing methodology, analysis, communications, and other aspects of research at a post-secondary level
- Share Selkirk’s student and learner-centered values and mission and be able to demonstrate the ability “to inspire lifelong learning, transform lives through education and training, and serve our communities” http://www.selkirk.ca/strategic-plan
Education and Experience
- Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- The candidate must provide at least one reference from the Secwépemc Nation who could speak to their experience in meeting the main duties and abilities
- Demonstrate respect for community protocols and processes is essential
- Within last 2-3 years) research experience is an asset and preference will be given to candidates with a degree in a relevant discipline
This is a casual, temporary position up to 150 hours commencing as soon as possible and ending December 31, 2019. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement for Faculty – Schedule A. The salary range is $57,045.00-$91,665.00 annually (at a 100% appointment) and is based upon relevant education and experience. Selkirk College is required to give priority consideration to applicants legally eligible to work in Canada.
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 Friday, March 22, 2019.