Date Posted: Wednesday March 5, 2025
Closing Date: Friday March 14, 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Education & Professional Studies
School: Schulich School of Education (Indigenous Education Programs)
Nipissing University invites applications for part-time course instructors for Spring/Summer 2025 (25SS) positions to teach in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), the Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL) program, and the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP). These positions will be offered in hybrid and in-person formats in North Bay, Ontario.
Qualifications:
- A PhD in Education or closely related field
- A Bachelor of Education and master’s degree
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience as evidenced by a teaching philosophy, strong teaching evaluations, and/or other relevant achievements related to teaching
- Certification as a registered teacher with the appropriate licensing authority (e.g. Ontario College of Teachers)
- Indigenous knowledge is valued and considered an asset in this role.
- We strongly encourage applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples who can contribute diverse perspectives and insights.
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
- Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures
Courses Available:
We are hiring in multiple programs and for multiple courses, including:
Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
- EDUC 4736 – Introduction to Curriculum Design and Teaching
- Academic Calendar: EDUC-4736
- Dates: May 5, 2025 – August 8, 2025
- Location: Hybrid (6 hours of online instruction from May 5 – July 6, followed by 30 hours of on-campus instruction from July 7 – August 8)
- Course Hours: 36 hours
- EDUC 4767 – Science and Technology for the Primary/Junior Divisions
- Academic Calendar: EDUC-4767
- Dates: July 7, 2025 – August 8, 2025
- Location: North Bay (Approx. 7 hours per week for 5 weeks)
- Course Hours: 36 hours
- EDUC 4947 – Understanding Indigenous Pedagogies
- Academic Calendar: EDUC-4947
- Dates: July 7, 2025 – August 8, 2025
- Location: North Bay (Approx. 7 hours per week for 5 weeks)
- Course Hours: 36 hours
- EDUC 4717 – Languages and Literacies for the Primary/Junior Divisions
- Academic Calendar: EDUC-4717
- Dates: July 7, 2025 – August 8, 2025
- Location: North Bay (Approx. 7 hours per week for 5 weeks)
- Course Hours: 36 hours
Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL)
- EDUC 2446 – Indigenous Languages Team Teaching II
- EDUC 2436 – Indigenous Language Curriculum II
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates must be fluent in Anishnaabemwin.
Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP)
Multiple courses are available, each delivered over two-week intensive sessions in North Bay:
Session 1: July 7 – July 22, 2025
- EDUC 1023 – Introduction to Literacy Strategies
- EDUC 1034 – Introduction to Canadian Indigenous Studies
- EDUC 1124 – Introduction to Numeracy Strategies
- EDUC 2023 – Literacy Strategies II
- EDUC 2124 – Numeracy Strategies II
- EDUC 2034 – Indigenous Children's Health and Wellbeing
Session 2: July 24 – August 8, 2025
- EDUC 1063 – Information Technology in Classrooms
- EDUC 2012 – Working with Indigenous Children with Special Needs
- EDUC 1043 – Child Development
- EDUC 2033 – Healthy Active Living Strategies of Indigenous Students
- EDUC 2043 – Language Arts Strategies
- EDUC 3012 – Working with Indigenous Children with Special Needs II
How to Apply:
To be considered for a part-time course instructor position, please complete the application form and submit the following document by email as a single PDF to EPSFacPos@nipissingu.ca.
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (if applicable)
📌 Professional letter of reference
📌 Work permit (if applicable)
Upon application closing date, all submitted applications will be reviewed. Applications submitted after the closing date will be reviewed as received and until all positions are filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
