Job Description

The Native Studies Department is seeking qualified, Contract Academic Staff to teach the following three credit hour courses during the Spring/Summer 2025. These courses may be delivered in an online, synchronous format, but preference will be given to a qualified candidate who will teach in-person.

The instructor will be responsible for content delivery with expectations consistent with offerings of this course within the appropriate department. Qualified candidates must possess strong teaching, communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.


68.253 Canadian Indigenous Organizations - May 5 - May 29 - 9:00 - 11:30



An outline of the history and development of Indigenous organizations in Canada and their roles in the lives of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit peoples. Some attention will be paid to the relationships between governments and Indigenous organizations.


68.386 Indigenous Claims Seminar - June 2 - June 26 - 9:00 - 11:30



An outline and analysis of Indigenous claims in Canada, past and present, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit claims. Topics to be addressed include Aboriginal rights, specific and comprehensive claims policy in Canada, research and the presentation of claims, claims and settlements in the USA and Australia.


All courses run from Monday to Thursday each week.


Qualifications: Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master's degree in an area related to the topic of instruction. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master's degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee at the address below on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.


Salary: $6901 per 3 credit hour course

Application deadline: February 18,2025 or until the position is filled.



Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, a tentative course outline , and the names of three referees in a single pdf file to:



John Minshull



Brandon University



Email: minshullj@brandonu.ca




•Issued Feb. 10, 2025•



•Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.•


•We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at• •hr@brandonu.ca . All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.•