Education Instructor INDG 2P50 Fall/Winter

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for an Education Instructor for the course INDG 2P50: Spiritualty I within the Department of Educational Studies, Indigenous Educational Studies at Brock University. The appointment is for the Fall/Winter term, from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The role involves delivering all aspects of the course, managing instructional time, adapting teaching strategies for diverse learners, advising students, and submitting grades and course materials by deadlines. The instructor must adhere to Brock University policies and use a provided Brock email for communications.

Requirements

Knowledge of Indigenous spiritual traditions, philosophies, and worldviews, and their influence on contemporary Indigenous identities, cultures, communities, and ways of knowing across Canada and the United States.
Ability to engage these topics respectfully and critically while recognizing the diversity of Indigenous Nations and knowledge systems.
Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.