Term Instructor – Associate of Arts – General Studies (Lax Kw'alaams)

Term Instructor – Associate of Arts – General Studies (Lax Kw'alaams)

Type: Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: Friday, November 1, 2024

Resume Review: Thursday, November 14, 2024

Position Start Date: February 2025

Salary: $7,600 per section

Contact: Human Resources

Email: hr@nvit.ca

Phone: 250-378-3308

Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system,we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communitiesthroughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environmentfounded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.

Job Description:

NVIT anticipates a requirement for Term Instructors to teach the following courses in conjunction with Lax Kw'alaams First Nations delivered in-person . NVIT invites applications from qualified individuals.

February – November 2025

• STSC 101 – Strategies for Success
• ENGL 101 – Foundations for Academic Writing
• ENGL 110 – English Composition
  PSYC 111 – Introduction to Psychology I
• PSYC 121 – Introduction to Psychology II
• SOCI 111 – Introduction to Sociology I
• FNST 100 – Introduction to First Nations Studies I
• FNST 101 – Introduction to First Nations Studies II
• CMSC 109 – Computer Applications
• FNWS 100 – Introduction to First Nations Women Studies I

Please indicate which courses you are interested and qualified to teach.

Course details can be found on our website: https://www.nvit.ca/course_search.aspx?all=1&RD=1

• Master’s Degree in a related field or have equivalent training and experience;
• Post-secondary teaching experience with Aboriginal adult learners is preferred;
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work and problem-solve independently;
• Knowledge of Indigenous history and cultures.

As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community.

NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced inworking with Aboriginal people.