Job Description

Competition Number

P16319

Posting Title

Instructor, Indigenous Studies (Casual 2025-2026) Prince Albert Campus

Classification

Instructor

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus

Other Location(s)

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert Campus

Building

Prince Albert Campus, Technical Building

Other Building

Date Posted

03/14/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025

JIQ #

Start Date

08/18/2025

End Date

06/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

No

Category of work

Casual

Bargaining Unit

Faculty Association

Hours of Work

To be Assigned

Salary Range

As per Academic Salary Table

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

Posting is to create a casual list of Indigenous Studies instructors for the Prince Albert Campus. Assignment is less than 29 occasions per year.

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech's strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.



Casual instructors are hired by the Department of Arts & Sciences to teach courses in times of high demand. As a casual instructor, you will be assigned full responsibilities for courses assigned to you (ie. preparing lessons, evaluating student progress, communicating with students and programs, etc.) over the course of the semester(s). Casual instruction in the Department of Arts & Sciences is not substitute teaching.



Note that the courses associated with this position are predominantly online asynchronous delivery. Please indicate in your cover letter your availability and how much you would ideally like to teach.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

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Job Duties

Job Duties

1. Provide instruction in Indigenous Studies classes to students enrolled in a variety of post-secondary programs.

2. Practice good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

3. Plan and deliver content and learning activities that reflect the values, beliefs, needs, and contributions of a culturally diverse community.

4. Utilize LMS for in person, online, and blended course delivery.

5. Manage the classroom and activities to ensure an optimal learning environment using an outcome-based approach.

6. Respond to and accommodate the special learning needs of students, including equity groups and diverse learners.

7. Use appropriate evaluation methods, record student progress, and provide feedback.

8. Make necessary curriculum adjustments to course content.

9. Follow academic regulations and policies adopted by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

10. Work cooperatively with program heads and colleagues in an interdependent "team" environment.

11. Pursue professional development opportunities to keep current with industry and educational requirements.

12. Attend staff, program, and school meetings.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

1.A bachelor's degree with a major in Indigenous Studies.

2.Two years recent/relevant business/industry experience or post-secondary teaching experience.

3.Effective communication skills (written and oral).

4.Effective interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.

5.Effective instructional ability.

6. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

7. Demonstrated competence and recent experience in the use of the internet, e-mail, MS Office Suite software and the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology.

8. Ability to function as a team member in an ever-changing environment.

9. Demonstrates valuing diversity.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

Desired QSA