Curriculum Consultant – Indigenization Specialist

Job title: Curriculum Consultant – Indigenization Specialist

Job description: Interested in a career at Langara College?

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Job Title: Curriculum Consultant – Indigenization Specialist

Employee Group: LFA

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Start Date: Thursday, February 1 2024

End Date: Sunday, August 31 2025

Job Description: Langara College is committed to Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive college community that celebrates its intercultural mosaic and place on traditional, ancestral, unceded Musqueam territory. The selection process will provide priority to Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants. We encourage all well qualified Indigenous applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit when applying for this position. We will ask applicants to provide documentation in support of their self-identification. Documentation can include, but is not limited to, Certificates of Indian Status, Métis Citizenship Cards, and Inuit beneficiary cards or documents.

Langara, also known as snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓, a name given to it by the Musqueam people on whose unceded traditional territory the College is located, is committed to supporting and fostering excellence in teaching and curriculum design. The Teaching & Curriculum Development Centre (TCDC) encourages innovation and excellence in curriculum development and program design; supports faculty in maintaining and improving Langara’s high standards of teaching and learning; and fosters intercultural awareness and understanding in a collegial environment with services, resources, and activities to meet the College’s educational goals.

The Curriculum Consultant, Indigenization Specialist, provides expertise, support, and guidance in embedding an awareness of Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing into instruction and curriculum at Langara. Reporting to the Department Chair, Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre (TCDC), the Indigenization Specialist is part of the TCDC faculty and works closely with academic departments, the Indigenous Education & Services department, and the Centre for Intercultural Engagement. The Curriculum Consultant, Indigenization Specialist guides faculty members and departments in the development of curriculum that enhances knowledge of Indigenous histories, perspectives, methodologies, and cultural practices; develops resources and facilitates workshops for faculty members about Indigenization; supports the program review process with a view to Indigenizing curriculum across the College; and works closely with colleagues across the institution to assist in building capacity in Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

support departments and faculty to ethically engage with, explore, and deepen their understanding of Indigenous pedagogies, Indigenous knowledges, and practices of decolonization in the classroom

support faculty individually or in groups to develop Indigenized learning outcomes at the course and program level

work with other Curriculum Consultants and EdTech Advisors on incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing when designing, developing, renewing, and assessing curriculum at the course and program level

share and promote effective strategies and approaches in teaching, learning and assessment throughout the College

serve as an Indigenization resource for programs at all phases of the review process to better support the departments and quality assurance processes at the College

develop resources, lead workshops, and facilitate conversations for and with faculty related to Indigenization and decolonization of the curriculum

Required Qualifications:

minimum of a master’s degree with a preference for a specialization in Indigenous Education or a related field

three or more years of working in an Indigenous-focused higher education setting

three or more years of teaching or working directly with Indigenous pedagogies

Skills:

strong interpersonal skills acknowledging and showing respect for the opinions and expertise of others

excellent facilitation techniques including the ability to identify and respond appropriately to the cues of others

ability to work collaboratively with diverse academic and administrative staff

excellent intercultural communications skills

superior organizational and time management skills

effective planning skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while setting and maintaining priorities

excellent written and oral communication skills

proficiency in computer applications including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software

Preferred Qualification and Skills

knowledge and/or experience working among diverse Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island

understanding of program and curriculum requirements of the Degree Quality Assessment Board, including the Post-secondary Institution Proposal System (PSIPS) and evolving quality assessment and program development expectations of the provincial Ministry of Advanced Education

Additional Application Information

Please ensure a cover letter is provided in addition to a resume/CV.

Please include a one-page statement that outlines your approach to bringing an Indigenous approach to teaching and learning.

Salary Range:
$57.55 – $92.22 per hour

Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade: LFA Non-Instructional

Closing Date: Tuesday, January 23 2024

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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