Job: Professor, Indigenous Studies, Conestoga (deadline: Apr 25, 2017)

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Competition Details

Job Title:Professor – Indigenous Studies

Competition #:17-092

Campus:Doon

Department:School of Liberal Studies

Posting Date:Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Closing Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2017 (midnight)

Vacancy Type:Academic-Full-time

We require a passionate and engaged professor of Indigenous Studies to teach and develop related programming.

Minimum of three years teaching experience at the post-secondary level with demonstrated ability to teach a comprehensive and diverse range of curricula based on First Nations, Metis and Inuit content inclusively.

Five years of experience working with Indigenous communities
Established roots in Indigenous and First Nation communities and/or associated governance and service groups
Demonstrated ability to ensure program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices in the field by engaging community organizations, participating in professional associations and other academic activities.
Evidence of success conducting research activities using both Indigenous and community based methodologies preferred
Knowledge and experience using a Learning Management System (i.e. D2L)
Strong commitment to academic excellence and student success
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to ensure program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices in the field by participating in community organizations and professional associations and other scholarly activities
Able to create and maintain a positive learning environment which supports the diversity of students’ cultures, educational backgrounds and learning styles
Work in a collaborative, collegial manner both within the department and across the college
Proven ability to contribute to, and work in, a positive team environment and to foster the same in students
Computer literacy: Student Information Systems and Microsoft Office Suite

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