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Indigenous Studies InstructorNorthwestern Polytechnic • Grande Prairie, AB, CA T8V 4C4
Indigenous Studies Instructor

Indigenous Studies Instructor

Northwestern Polytechnic • Grande Prairie, AB, CA T8V 4C4
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

True North

As the largest post-secondary institution in northern Alberta, Northwestern Polytechnic is a natural point of convergence for knowledge, skills, creativity, and collaboration. Striving to spark and empower success, NWP’s mission is geared towards both individual and collective progress. NWP offers a wide variety of engaging and in-demand academic programs in certificates, diplomas, apprenticeships, and degrees. We exist wholeheartedly for the domestic and international students who call our campuses home, the distinctive communities and industries we serve, and the staff and faculty who honour us with their expertise and insights every day. While our potential as one of Alberta’s newest polytechnics is ever-growing, we recognize the importance of having authentic and highly effective contributors by our side. We are currently recruiting individuals who are inspired by opportunity, driven by results, and aligned to NWP’s core values of being responsive, innovative, and connected. Finding your fit in one of our specialized schools or departments means a bright future with competitive compensation, attractive benefits packages, reliable networks, high quality of life, and unparalleled learning community experiences. If you are looking to transform the post-secondary landscape with polytechnic education, research, and partnerships, Northwestern Polytechnic is your employer of choice.

The School

The role is across two schools, the School of Applied Sciences and Technology and the School of Business and Education. The Schools offer a variety of programming in Business, Education, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Sciences, and Animal Health Technology. Through this programming, we offer a variety of certificates, diplomas, university transfer courses, as well as a degree in computing science.

The Role

This position offers a chance to work with small university-level classes (maximum class size is 40) and introduce students to the ideas and approaches of Indigenous Studies.

Course delivery is in person in Grande Prairie.

The courses to be taught are

  • NT1100 – Land-Based Learning – This course is delivered in a full-day five-day intensive format from September 2 to 9 (weekends and Labour Day excepted). This course is part of NWP’s Social Work Diploma Program.
  • ED2150 – Indigenous Studies for Classroom Teachers – Two sections of this course are offered on a regular academic schedule in the fall (September to December) and one section in winter (January to April). These courses are part of NWP’s Bachelor of Education programs.

Course descriptions are available at

Candidates are invited to apply to teach one or both courses.

What We Offer

Northwestern Polytechnic offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs, a competitive salary and compensation package, and a student-centred culture that is vital to our community. Join our team, grow with us, and connect your skills and abilities to our vision, mission, and values.

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