Job Description

Regular Instructor

Indigenous Justice Studies Certificate Program

Main Campus

Native Education College (NEC) opened its doors in 1967 and became British Columbia's largest private Indigenous College. NEC's purpose is to contribute to an Indigenous, holistic experience that positions the Indigenous learner to uphold their responsibility and obligations to their family, and nation of origin as autonomous Peoples. NEC provides culturally relevant education and training for Indigenous Peoples to pursue career aspirations and enhance academic goals in alignment with their diverse cultural identities and traditional knowledge. The NEC longhouse offers access to many resources and in-house support that includes cultural and spiritual support, funding, counselling, and career advising from a culturally authentic lens.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Program Coordinator of the IJS Program, NEC seeks a F/T instructor to provide student support, teaching 3 courses each fall and winter semester, teaching 1 course in the spring semester, and assisting with practicums, curriculum development and planning. Including online Moodle development and other duties as assigned. For a list of IJS courses, go to www.necvancouver.org.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and work experience as follows will be considered.

oDegree in criminology, sociology, or a related field.

oSignificant work experience in criminal justice or post-secondary education systems.

oKnowledge of and successful experience with Indigenous adult instructional methodology.

oIndigenous ancestry or extensive experience working with Aboriginal organizations.

oVerbal, written and computer communication skills.

oCurriculum development and lesson planning is a priority.

oKnowledge about assessment for learning and assessment of learning from an indigenous lens

oExperience navigating Moodle is a must.

Terms:

Appointment to this full-time position will require a formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude finalizing an offer of employment. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Start Date: August 15, 2025

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. 35 hrs/week

Salary: $41.66/hr as per Collective Agreement

Application Details:

Please submit your resume, names of three references from related work experience, a copy of your credentials and current related licenses and a cover letter outlining your interest and detailing how you meet the above qualifications. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Address your application to:

Hiring Manager 285 East 5th Avenue E-mail: hiring@necvancouver.org

Native Education College Vancouver, BC V5T 1H2

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $41.66 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Application question(s):

Do you have at least one year teaching in First Nations, Inuit or Metis education? Do you have at least one year experience working in a First Nations, Inuit or Metis organization? Are you aware this is an in-person position, and remote or hybrid work is not an option?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-15