0211 Sessional Instructor EFDN 805/EIND 405 Spring Summer 2025

0211 Sessional Instructor EFDN 805/EIND 405 Spring Summer 2025

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION GRADUATE STUDIES
SPRING SUMMER 2025 TERM

EIND 405: Foundations of Indigenous Knowledge

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course takes place in a cultural camp setting where students will interact with Elders and cultural experts to explore different forms and systems of Indigenous knowledge. Students will practice Indigenous ways of being, learning, and teaching, and compare their learning with the research. (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.

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.