Job Description

Department: Liberal Arts
Campus: Barrie
Classification: Academic
Posting Date: October 28, 2022
Status: Part-Time
Effective Date: January 2023

Reporting to the Dean, the incumbent develops and delivers courses in the Indigenous Community and Social Development Program. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Developing and delivering appropriate curriculum for the following courses:
1. Holistic Health and Healing
2. Indigenous Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

• Evaluating student progress / achievements
• Maintaining subject expertise through contact with First Nations, other educational institutions and / or professional organizations
• Incorporating a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs
• Participating in program and college activities as required
• Participating in program revision and renewal activities as required
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Using the college learning management system to support learning
• Maintain effective communication using email and blackboard

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant postsecondary education (Diploma / Bachelors / Masters) in Counselling/Social Work/Healthcare
• Three years' experience teaching and or working within the relevant field
• Knowledge, understanding and practices in Holistic Heath from an Indigenous perspective
• Knowledge, understanding and lived practices in the Indigenous Way of Being
• Strong knowledge in cultural identity, protocols and sensitivity and awareness in community
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Commitment to life-long learning
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in students
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Blackboard and / or Banner are considered an asset
• Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, adult learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies
• Teaching and Training Adults certification and / or experience in a teaching or training capacity is an asset

Indigenous meaning; First Nation, Metis, Inuit or Non-Status

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position will be open until filled. While we thank all applicants, only those contacted for an interview will be acknowledged.