Job Description

Type:

Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications:

Monday, March 27, 2023

Resume Review:

Ongoing review of resumes

Position Start Date:

various dates

Salary:

Term Rate: $7,600 per course

Contact:

Human Resources

Email:

hr@nvit.ca

Phone:

250-378-3308

Address:

NVIT

4155 Belshaw St.

Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1


NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system, we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement and achievement.

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NVIT anticipates a need for multiple Term Instructors within the Indigenous Holistic Wellness and Addictions certificate, diploma and advanced diploma program and invites applications from qualified candidates. This will be a term opportunity and course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrolment. Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for, interested in teaching and their location preference if applicable.



Course listings with specific course details can be found:



Certificate year 1



Diploma year 2



Advanced Diploma

Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be registered through the Indigenous Certification Board of Canada Possess a relevant master's degree preferably with an addictions background Must be practicing the Red Road theory for a minimum of 5 years Knowledge and understanding of Medicine Wheel teachings Have Indigenous community experience including an understanding of community development theory Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners at a college or university level Applicants must be willing to teach Face to Face in-class on campus and/or in the community Applicants must be familiar with Moodle, Teams and Outlook operating platforms. Strong team player with excellent human relation skills - faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community Understanding of Canada's colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing; Practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens; Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences; Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT;
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As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community.

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NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced in working with Aboriginal people.