Manager, Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning

First Nations Technical Institute

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning provides strategic and operational leadership to strengthen teaching excellence, Indigenous pedagogies, and continuous quality improvement across FNTI. Reporting to the Director, Quality Assurance, the Manager fosters collaborative Communities of Practice among faculty, staff, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to advance innovative, culturally grounded teaching and learning practices that support FNTI’s strategic priorities. As the inaugural Manager, this role is responsible for creating the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning and mapping out a three-year plan for staggered growth and development for leadership review. The position is remote, full-time, and a one-year contract.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Adult Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Leadership, or a related field; a combination of education, Indigenous knowledge, lived experience, and demonstrated expertise may be considered.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in Indigenous education, teaching and learning, curriculum development, faculty development, or academic quality assurance.
Experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams within a post-secondary, Indigenous, or community-based educational environment.
Demonstrated experience facilitating professional learning and Communities of Practice.
Experience working collaboratively with First Nations communities, Elders, Knowledge Holders, and Indigenous organizations.
Deep understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, learning transmission, instructional design, and adult learning principles.
Strong knowledge of Indigenous post-secondary environments and quality assurance frameworks.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, project management, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work respectfully within cultural protocols, demonstrating commitment to relational accountability and reciprocity.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally and work overtime.
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience with program review, quality assurance, curriculum development, or continuous improvement processes.
Lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or experience within Indigenous-controlled educational environments.
Knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies, community-based education, and Ontario post-secondary quality assurance standards.
Experience facilitating hybrid learning communities.

Responsibilities

Provide operational and educational leadership for the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning in alignment with the Director of Quality Assurance.
Collaborate with leadership to establish priorities and goals aligned with institutional plans.
Lead initiatives that promote excellence in Indigenous teaching, learning, and curriculum development.
Identify emerging trends and innovative practices in Indigenous and post-secondary education.
Support organizational capacity building through educational leadership and continuous improvement.
Develop, facilitate, and sustain Communities of Practice that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and reflective practice among faculty and staff.
Create opportunities for instructors, knowledge holders, and academic leaders to discuss teaching effectiveness and Indigenous pedagogies.
Design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate faculty development, onboarding, mentoring, workshops, and Centre programming.
Support academic teams with faculty onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development.
Foster a culture of inquiry, peer learning, and continuous improvement across academic programs.
Promote and support Indigenous teaching and learning approaches grounded in worldviews, cultural knowledge, and community-based learning.
Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to strengthen curriculum design, implementation, and renewal.
Develop and curate educational resources that support effective teaching and meaningful learning experiences.
Support land-based, experiential, and culturally responsive learning opportunities.
Respect Indigenous knowledge protocols, community relationships, and appropriate knowledge-sharing processes.
Encourage innovative and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning.
Support faculty in the pedagogical use of digital environments, educational technologies, and hybrid teaching.
Provide guidance on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and learning analytics, aligned with institutional educational values.
Collaborate with IT and other institutional areas to strengthen technology-enhanced teaching and learning.
Support academic quality assurance processes, including program review, curriculum renewal, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with academic teams to assess and enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
Collect and analyze Centre data and feedback to evaluate faculty development and initiatives, and report findings to leadership.
Contribute to institutional quality assurance reporting and accreditation requirements.
Assist in developing policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools that support academic excellence and quality assurance.
Build and maintain respectful relationships with First Nations communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, partner institutions, and external stakeholders.
Support community-informed approaches to teaching and learning and facilitate community participation in educational programming and curriculum development.
Represent FNTI in external networks, committees, and educational partnerships related to Indigenous teaching and learning.
Supervise, mentor, and support Centre staff and project teams.
Manage Centre budgets, resources, projects, and operational activities.
Prepare reports, presentations, work plans, and funding proposals.
Ensure Centre activities align with institutional policies, strategic priorities, and quality assurance processes.
Champion a culturally safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.