Education Instructor ABED 4F85 Winter
Brock University
St. Catharines, Main Campus
Full-Time
$36
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Job Title: Education Instructor
Course Code: ABED 4F85
Title of Course: Indigenous Curriculum Theory and Design
Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies - Indigenous Educational Studies
Duration of Appointment: January 1, 2027 - April 30, 2027
Location: Online
Compensation:
Effective September 1, 2025 -$36.03 per nominal hour
Effective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hour
The above rates do not include vacation pay.Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.
Nominal Hours of Appointment:390 hours
Duties:
The duties and nominal hours for Education Instructors are established by the employer.The nominal workload is normally made up of scheduled contact time with students as well as non-contact time.This includes but is not limited to preparation of lectures, class instruction, student consultation, marking and grading, and course administration, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.
Become familiar with Brock University policies and adhere to them.
Use a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications with learners and program personnel;
Effectively deliver all aspects of the course.
Manage instructional contact time and non-contact time. Contact time includes all classes as scheduled. The non-contact time includes preparation of lecture materials, managing the learning management system(s), student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, and other course administration as may be required such as attending required meetings.
Adapt instructional and assessment strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Advise, mentor, and provide feedback in a timely manner to students in relation to course concepts/content.
To submit final grades by deadlines.
To submit course syllabus within 48 hours prior to the start of the course start date.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Indigenous curriculum theory, design, and development as they relate to the Indigenous Peoples of North America, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American Nations. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of community-based approaches to curriculum development, Indigenous pedagogies, decolonizing education, and the relationship between learning, healing, identity, and community well-being. Applicants should be familiar with learning outcome development, Indigenous educational frameworks, and contemporary Indigenous educational trends at local, national, and global levels. Experience developing, implementing, and/or evaluating Indigenous curriculum in collaboration with Indigenous communities is an asset.
A graduate degree in Indigenous Studies, Education, or a related field is preferred; however, candidates who possess Indigenous knowledge recognized by First Nation, Metis, and/or Inuit (FNMI) communities as equivalent to a postgraduate degree, demonstrated through lived experience, cultural expertise, leadership, scholarship, and/or community contributions, will be given full consideration.
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching and a demonstrated ability to meaningfully integrate Indigenous pedagogies (Indigegogy) and Indigenous (FNMI) ways of knowing, being, and doing into curriculum design, instructional practices, assessment, and student learning experiences.
A record of community-engaged scholarship, program development, and/or educational initiatives that reflect relational accountability, reciprocity, and responsibility to FNMI communities.
Knowledge of and adherence to appropriate cultural protocols, ethical engagement practices, and cultural distinctions-based approaches when working with FNMI communities.
Proficiency with digital technology, online teaching and learning tools.
Lived experience as an FNMI person and/or established relationships and connections with FNMI communities.
Where appropriate and in keeping with community and institutional practice, willingness to provide letters of support or recommendation from FNMI community leaders or organizations attesting to community relationships, cultural responsibilities, and adherence to cultural protocols.
Applications:
Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date in the application questionnaire.
Please Note:
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement:
Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.
The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.
Additional Comments:
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall – September to December
Winter – January to April
Spring – May to July
Summer – July to August
*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/
We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.
Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock also recognizes intersectionality and the interconnected identities, histories, and experiences of these aforementioned groups.
We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitmentprocess, as outlined in ourEmployment Accommodation Policyand consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code.Please contact talent@brocku.caif you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.
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We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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