Bachelor of Indigenous Languages Instructor

BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES INSTRUCTORFaculty of Ininimowin UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.  DUTIES: Reporting to the Dean of Ininimowin, the kihci-okiskinohamâkiw (Instructor) is responsible for the development and delivery of culturally relevant language curriculum, experiential and land-based learning where applicable, and for the assessment of student performance. In addition to teaching duties, the Instructor will also assist with assigned activities including UCN promotion, student recruitment, and various program-related administrative functions. The Instructor is expected to kwayas ka-wapahtahikit êkwa kwayas mêtoni ka-kaskihtat ininimowin/nêhiyawiwin pê-kiskwêwin (demonstrate superior proficiency in their Indigenous language), consistently demonstrate cultural humility and create cultural safety, be self-directed, collegial and collaborative at all times in their professional conduct. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Master’s degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered• Experience teaching Indigenous and adult learners at the post-secondary level• Fluency in Cree with an understanding of various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365• Knowledge of the relevance of revitalization of Cree language as core to culture• Ability to develop creative, culturally responsive instructional practices specifically for Indigenous and adult learners• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Well developed organizational skills• Ability to work independently as well as with others• Commitment to life-long learning ASSETS:• PhD in Aboriginal/Northern Studies• Experience teaching introductory to upper-level Aboriginal and Northern Studies courses• Experience with distance teaching technology CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada  Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning. COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to PublicCOMPETITION NUMBER: 26-053CLOSING DATE: May 20, 2026SALARY RANGE: $67,539 to $102,811 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicablePOSITION CLASSIFICATION: University InstructorPOSITION LOCATION: Thompson, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Regular Position