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Job Duties / Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties Job Duties Are you passionate about weaving Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into the fabric of education? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and fostering cultural appreciation? If so, the Arts and Science department may have the perfect opportunity for you with our new and exciting Arts and Sciences Indigenous Relations Consultant, ASIRC!

The Arts and Sciences Indigenous Relations Consultant (ASIRC) is a critical academic position that promotes, advises, shares knowledge and life experiences to advance and bring awareness in a collaborative manner into teaching practices and curriculum development. The ASIRC instructs classes, and assists, designs and develops curriculum with a collaborative focus to promote and incorporate Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and life experiences into teaching practices, course work and materials, and leads the effort to Indigenize courses within the Arts and Sciences department. Guided by the principle of miyo wâhkôhtowin (good relations), and working closely with A&S program heads, instructors, and coordinators to design, plan, and implement initiatives that incorporate Indigenous knowledge, history, and ways of knowing into A&S courses. Your strong collaboration and networking skills will assist in fostering cross-departmental collaboration and strengthen inter-departmental relationships.

Reporting to an Arts and Sciences Program Head, the ASIRC will support other A&S program heads and their respective faculties across Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s campuses. I n addition to developing Indigenous Studies courses, teaching, curriculum development, and Indigenization, the ASIRC will :

• teaches primarily online, with some in-person duties, including face-to-face instruction
• facilitates the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (training provided) for students?
• support the professional development of faculty (integrating Indigenous knowledge into teaching practices, curriculum, and other exercises / projects)
• leads the recruitment and ongoing membership of an Indigenous Advisory Committee, (Indigenous leaders from Saskatchewan and beyond, offering advice on the stewardship of Indigenous Studies courses and the Indigenization of non-Indigenous course content).

If this exciting opportunity and work interests you, and you want to contribute your knowledge and life experiences to create a more inclusive and culturally rich educational experience. We welcome you to apply and be a part of something truly transformative!

Please Note : The position can be based at any of Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s four campus locations : Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Regina, or Moose Jaw, depending on the successful applicant’s preference.

Due to extensive networking and collaborative responsibilities, travel will be required.

Job Duties

1. Transform Education through diverse curriculum development :

2. Lead efforts to Indigenize courses and curricula :

3. Incorporate Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, history, and ways of knowing and being :

4. Maintain an Indigenous advisory committee :

5. Instruct courses in Indigenous Studies, culture, and diversity.

Note : Within a given academic year, only some of the above initiatives will be assigned. A workload will be assigned in each academic year by the program head based on a working day profile and program needs.

1 Arts and Sciences (A&S) includes the following main subject areas (in addition to a small number of niche courses not listed here. Communications, Sociology, Psychology, Anatomy / Physiology & Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Applications, and Drafting QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 1. Masters degree (Masters of Education is preferred)

2. Two years recent and relevant professional or academic experience with Indigenous communities, Indigenous communities, Indigenous advocacy, Indigenization, or Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

3. One of the following :

a. The masters degree has an Indigenous specialization, focus, or componet. Community- based post secondary research experience with an Indigenous perspective can satisfy the requirement.

b. A bachelors degree in Indigenous Studies.

Skills and Abilities :

Please Note : This position has been designated for an Indigenous person under the Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s employment equity program. Candidates will be required to provide documentation to verify their Indigenous citizenship / membership during the recruitment process. Desired QSA Required Competencies