0211 Sessional Instructor EC&I 871AQ Spring Summer 2025

0211 Sessional Instructor EC&I 871AQ Spring Summer 2025

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION GRADUATE STUDIES
SPRING SUMMER 2025 TERM

EC&I 871AQ: Language and Language-based Pedagogy (camp)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore how land-based education can inform language pedagogy. This is a language immersion camp which will foster embodied knowing and the holistic aspect of language. Students will work with Elders and Indigenous knowledge keepers to deepen their understanding of language pedagogy and to increase their language fluency. (3 Credit Hours)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Teaching the course content following university academic guidelines;
• Monitoring and facilitating class discussion forums and assigning associated grades to assigned cohort students;
• Preparing course outlines, designing relevant assignments, evaluating and grading student work, and submitting student grades on time;
• Providing support to students working on assignments;
• Consulting with the Coordinator of Graduate Studies on academic, or student-related matters as needed;
• Other related duties as per the Collective Agreement, as this position is a unionized position.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference given to those with a PhD or doctorate in a discipline relevant to the subject area;
• Recent teaching experience in a post-secondary environment;
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with respect to academic reporting;
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment;
• The ability to speak a First Nations language is an asset.

SALARY: Stipend Range based on qualifications: Sessional I is $7496, Sessional II is $7780, Sessional III is $8235.

Class & Section Number: EC&I 871AQ

Course Title: Language and Language-based Pedagogy (camp)

Delivery Method: On-Site

Dates and Times: July 2-5, 2025, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00-4:00

Deadline for applications: February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm

Thank you for your application. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter.