Education Instructor INDG 2F80 Fall/Winter

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy for an Education Instructor for the course INDG 2F80, Introduction to Indigenous Education in Canada, within the Department of Educational Studies, Indigenous Educational Studies at Brock University. The appointment is for the Fall/Winter academic term, from September 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027. The instructor will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the course, managing instructional time, adapting teaching strategies for diverse learners, providing student feedback, and submitting grades and course syllabi by deadlines. The role requires adherence to Brock University policies and effective communication using a provided Brock email address.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary issues affecting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, particularly as they relate to education, Indigenous rights, language and cultural revitalization, community well-being, self-determination, and Indigenous-led educational priorities.
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.
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, where appropriate and in keeping with community and institutional practice.

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.
Submit final grades by deadlines.
Submit course syllabus within 48 hours prior to the start of the course start date.