Employment Posting:
Indigenous Classroom Assistant Instructor (On Campus) - Schulich School of Education (Summer 2024)

Employment Type:
Part-time Faculty

Date Posted: Tuesday April 9, 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday April 23, 2024 (open until filled)
Position Title: Indigenous Classroom Assistant Instructor 
Department/School: Schulich School of Education
Campus/Location: North Bay

Start Date: July 2, 2024
End Date: July 16, 2024

Instructional Hours Per Week: Intensive delivery over two weeks, 15 hours/week

Course Codes:

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

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • PhD in education or related field 
  • Master's degree
  • Bachelor of education
  • Relevant 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 welcome applicants and strongly encourage applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, who can contribute diverse perspectives and insights.

Application Instructions:

  • Completed application form
  • Cover letter and resume
  • One (1) professional letter of reference
  • Proof of your highest level of education and certification as a registered teacher

Here is the application form:
Part-Time Application Form 24SS.docx

Please email your application to the following account:
'Professional Studies' - epsfacpos@nipissingu.ca  


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.

Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.