City : Surrey, BC

Category : 2367-ARTS-Interdisciplinary

Industry : Education

Employer : Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

INDIGENOUS STUDIES INSTRUCTOR – Competition ID: 1265
POSITION TYPE: QUALIFIED FACULTY LIST
POSITION START: May 1, 2022, or dependent on the needs of the department for future semesters.

KPU proudly offers all learners opportunities to achieve success in a diverse range of programs that blend theory and practice, critical understanding, and social and ethical awareness necessary for good citizenship and rewarding careers.  

FACULTY OVERVIEW:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is the fourth largest university in the province of British Columbia and serves communities in the South Fraser region and beyond.  A leader in innovative, interdisciplinary education with a teaching-focused mandate, KPU offers all learners opportunities to achieve the highest standards of academic performance. Our many programs of study provide applied learning and broad-based university education. 

Within KPU, the Faculty of Arts has over 6000 full-time students and over 300 faculty members from across the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Faculty of Arts includes 19 departments and 21 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Faculty is also home to two Canada Research Chairs: the first in Lifespan Cognition, and the second in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies. Many of our programs offer opportunities for experiential education through practicums, co-ops, international field-schools and exchanges, service learning, community engagement, and research collaborations. For more information about the Faculty of Arts, please visit our website at: https://www.kpu.ca/arts. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Indigenous Studies Program at KPU is grounded in Indigenous Knowledges and Critical Indigenous Studies, with land and place-based thinking, learning, and relationship-building being integral. Enhancing relationships with local Indigenous nations, territories, and communities. The teaching and learning practices in the department are based on mindfully supporting and strengthening decolonization and resurgence across communities, disciplines and contexts. There is also a strong emphasis on dialogue and collaboration, access and inclusion, as part of commitment and accountability to open and ethical community-building, within the classroom, the department, and beyond. 
  
INDG 1100 is a core course in KPU’s Minor in Indigenous Community Justice as well as the Bachelor of Journalism degree. For more information on INDG 1100 and other course offerings, please consult the following link:  https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/indg/.   

Kwantlen Polytechnic University provides a unique regional university environment serving communities in the South Fraser region. Our university degrees and applied credentials successfully meet the evolving needs of regional and global employment markets. 
Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply, inclusive of status and non-status First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. 

More information concerning the working conditions for a faculty member are outlined in Article 12 of the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA) Collective Agreement

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Faculty of Arts at Kwantlen Polytechnic University invites applications for the Qualified Faculty List in Indigenous Studies for semester-long contracts, starting May 1, 2022, or as needed by the department for future semesters. The successful applicant will be qualified to teach INDG 1100: Introduction to Indigenous Studies, as well as have opportunities to help co-vision and co-build this growing field at KPU. 

Indigenous Studies Master's Degree in a relevant discipline required, or fluency in Indigenous languages where needed. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level. Preference will be given to Indigenous persons, and grassroots and community-based knowledge and engagement are an asset.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

A complete application can be submitted in multiple formats as part of a more decolonial and inclusive approach, choosing one or a combination of the three choices below: 
 
1.    A cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching experience in any context; copies of graduate degrees (if relevant); a letter of support or documentation regarding your connections to Indigenous community and/or an Indigenous organization; and a list of three professional, community and/or academic references able to comment on your relevant experience, knowledge and leadership. 
 
2.    An oral submission via audio and/or video, sharing the reasons and intent for your application, including why and how you believe you are qualified to teach in the program. You are asked to share in sufficient detail regarding your experience and knowledge, teaching and leadership. Kindly also provide names of at least three pertinent professional, community and/or academic references. Also include a letter of support or documentation regarding your connections to Indigenous community and/or an Indigenous organization. 
 
3.    Creative submissions in any format, including artwork, portfolios, etc. The overall aim is for people to be able to apply to the position in a format that is most resonant with their worldview and practice. In any creative submissions, please do articulate or identify the connections between your experience and knowledge and the position at hand. Kindly also include elements that may provide us a sense of your teaching approach. Please provide names of at least three relevant references as part of the submission. Also include a letter of support or documentation regarding your connections to Indigenous community and/or an Indigenous organization.
 
Note to Applicants
The University welcomes and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. If you require an accommodation through our hiring process, please include your request in the application email.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
 
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.