Education Instructor INDG 3P84 Winter

Brock University•St. Catharines, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brock University is seeking an Education Instructor for the course INDG 3P84, Indigenous Human Rights, within the Department of Educational Studies, Indigenous Educational Studies. This is a part-time, contract position for the Winter 2027 academic term, running from January 1, 2027, 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 materials by deadlines. The position requires adherence to Brock University policies and the use of a Brock email for communications. The instructor will also be expected to manage the learning management system, hold office hours, and attend required meetings.

Requirements

Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives on human rights among the Indigenous Peoples of North America, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American Nations
Understanding of how Indigenous conceptions of human rights are informed by Indigenous laws, responsibilities, relationships, treaties, collective rights, self-determination, and connections to land, culture, language, and community
Ability to critically examine historical and contemporary issues—including colonial legislation, Residential Schools, child welfare systems, treaty relationships, Indigenous rights movements, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people—through diverse Indigenous perspectives on justice, equity, governance, and human rights
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

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
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

Responsibilities

Preparation of lectures
Class instruction
Student consultation
Marking and grading
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
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