Instructor, Yukon Native Teacher Education Program

Job title: Instructor, Yukon Native Teacher Education Program

Job description: Yukon University is seeking a dynamic educator for the Yukon Native Teacher Education Program (YNTEP). YNTEP is a Bachelor of Education program credentialed by University of Regina and delivered fully through YukonU, with an emphasis on teaching in rural, Yukon First Nation communities. We are looking for educators who are passionate about culturally responsive teaching practices, the decolonization and Indigenization of pedagogy, and enacting Yukon First Nations educational priorities. The instructor will also bring current best practices in teacher education, Indigenous education, and teaching and learning in a postsecondary environment into the program.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s or doctorate in Education, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Studies, Teacher Education, Indigenous Teacher Education, or a related field. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and cultural diversity theory and practice in the delivery of educational programming are required. A valid driver’s license is also required.

Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, other First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or other Indigenous ancestry. We thank all candidates for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted. This process will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to staff anticipated identical or similar perm/term/casual/seasonal vacancies as and when required. The duration of this eligibility list will be 6 months

For additional information please contact:

Andrew Richardson, Dean, Faculty of Applied Arts
Email: arichardson@yukonu.ca
Phone: 867 332 5405

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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