Job Description

Term of App't:

August 2025 - April 2026 (approx. 11 hrs per week)

Start date:

August 18, 2025

Reporting to:

Dean of AcademicVocational Programs

Salary:

$50.07 - $56.75/hr, depending on experience and qualifications as per the BCGEU Faculty Collective Agreement. Temporary employees receive an additional 2% on all regular earnings in lieu of benefits, 6% vacation pay and 4.2% statutory holiday pay included with each pay day.

Description:

The University ArtsSciences department is looking to hire one or more individuals to provide instruction for the following IHSW courses:

IHSW 101

- Introduction into Human Services Work

IHSW 103

- Indigenous Wellness and Healthy Practices

IHSW 104

- Social and Health Issues in Indigenous Communities

IHSW 105

- Community Helping Project


For additional information about each of these course, please refer to https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/indigenous-human-service-worker-certificate/


Note that these courses will be taught via MS Teams (synchronous, online) or by videoconference.

Qualifications:

Required:

Master's Degree in Social Work or First Nations Studies, or a closely related field. (A Bachelor's Degree in a related field with extensive work experience in a related field will be considered.) Demonstrated extensive experience working with or in local indigenous communities or in-depth knowledge of local indigenous traditional practices. Experience teaching online and use of learning management systems. Commitment to student motivation and achievement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work and contribute positively to the College environment are essential
Preferred:

Ph.D in Social Work or First Nations Studies, or a closely related field; The Provincial Instructor Diploma Program or an equivalent credential in adult education, or a readiness to pursue such a credential. Experience instructing a culturally diverse group of students, including Indigenous students. Experience with Indigenous Communities, Peoples and Culture. Preference will be given to current residents of BC.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous-First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.