Job Description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP's mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day.


While our potential as one of Alberta's newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP's core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected.


Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The School

The role is within our School of Applied Sciences and Technology. The departments within the School are located on our Grande Prairie campus and our Fairview campus. The School offers a variety of programming in Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Animal Health Technology. Through this programming, we offer a variety of certificates, diplomas, university transfer courses, as well as a degree in computing science.

The Role

This position offers a chance to work with small university-level classes (maximum class size is 40) and introduce students to the ideas and approaches of Indigenous Studies. The successful candidate will teach a range of Indigenous Studies courses both to students pursuing the field in greater depth and in support of Indigenization of other programs.


The courses offered in Fall 2025 are


NT1100 - Land-Based Learning NT2030 - Indigenous Ways of Knowing NT2300 - Introduction to Indigenous Governance

Course descriptions are available at https://www.nwpolytech.ca/courses


Candidates are invited to apply to teach one or multiple courses.


Instruction is planned to take place on our Grande Prairie campus. Applications to teach NT2030 and NT2300 remotely through videoconference are welcome.

What We Offer

Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.


Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A Masters degree in a relevant academic discipline (e.g. Indigenous Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, History) is required with a PhD preferred. Evidence of successful post-secondary instruction is an asset. Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:


Experience of Indigenous cultures and values and an understanding of contemporary initiatives and issues such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action; An understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and be able to use that transdisciplinary approach to inform their instructional style; Ability to apply different instructional strategies to meet the needs of and support diverse learners; Knowledge of Northwestern Polytechnic courses and current educational technologies (e.g., videoconferencing, learning management systems); Student-focussed; Strong organizational skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and A high level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Applications are to be submitted through the Northwestern Polytechnic website. We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.


Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries, please contact HR at humanresources@nwpolytech.ca .

Thank you for applying to NWP!