Education Instructor INDG 3P81 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 3P81, titled 'Indigenous Mothering and Motherhood: Historical and Contemporary Realities', within the Department of Educational Studies, Indigenous Educational Studies. The appointment is for the Winter academic term, from January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027, with a nominal workload of 195 hours. The instructor will be responsible for delivering all aspects of the course, managing instructional time, adapting teaching strategies, advising students, and submitting grades and course syllabi by deadlines. The instructor must also adhere to Brock University policies and use a provided Brock email address for all communications.

Requirements

Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives on mothering, motherhood, family, and kinship among the Indigenous Peoples of North America, including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American Nations.
Familiarity with traditional and contemporary family structures, child-rearing practices, and the cultural, social, and leadership roles of Indigenous women.
Ability to examine the impacts of colonization on Indigenous families while recognizing the enduring importance of Indigenous motherhood in supporting cultural continuity, community well-being, and Indigenous resurgence.
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.
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.
Lived experience as an FNMI person and/or established relationships and connections with FNMI communities.

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