Job Description

The Native Studies Department is seeking qualified, Contract Academic Staff to teach the following three credit hour online, synchronous course during the Winter of 2026. This PENT class will run during Winter Term from January 7th to March 25th. Should the course include a final exam, that exam will occur on the last day of classes.



The instructor will be responsible for content delivery with expectations consistent with offerings of this course within the appropriate department. Qualified candidates must possess strong teaching, communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.

68.302 Indigenous Methods, Research and Process Wednesday Evenings 5:00 - 8:00 PM

This course is designed to teach students how to do qualitative research, while incorporating Indigenous methods to conduct research with Indigenous Peoples and their communities. Students will learn how to design a study, including: selecting a topic; what types of data to collect; the importance of ethics (western & Indigenous); analyzing data; writing the research paper; communicating the results with the community; and ownership of information. Guest speakers will attend class to discuss their experiences as Indigenous researchers and the challenges and rewards they encountered doing research with Indigenous Peoples.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master's degree in an area related to the topic of instruction. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master's degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee at the address below on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary

: $7857 per 3 credit hour course

Application deadline:

October 2nd, 2025 or until the position is filled.



Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, a tentative course outline, and the names of three referees in a single pdf file to:



John Minshull

Brandon University

Email: minshullj@brandonu.ca




Issued Sept. 24, 2025



Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.


We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.