Indigenous Pedagogies and Language and Literacies Professor

MATTER HERE. At Vancouver Island University, your work matters. Situated on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with 14,000 students across four campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success and strong community connections by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training. VIU is fortunate to host many Indigenous students and provides a learning environment that is accessible, relevant for all learners, celebrates success and acknowledges history and traditions. To be a part of the VIU community is to know what it is like to matter here.

We are currently accepting applications for the permanent, full-time role Indigenous Pedagogies and Language and Literacies Professor.

ABOUT THE FACULTY:

Education plays a key role in Truth and Reconciliation. The Faculty of Education at VIU is committed to its responsibility in responding to the calls to action of the TRC and to preparing its pre-service teachers to meet the Standards for Professional Educators in BC. Our Faculty Vision Statement articulates our commitment to cultural diversity.  We strive to create a learning environment where all learning community members feel that their differences are valued and respected, have equitable access to opportunities, and are supported to achieve their full potential.

Guided by Elders-in-Residence, the First Peoples Principles of Learning and the BC Curriculum we strive to incorporate Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing into foundational and methodological course work. Our pre-service teachers participate in schools located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples and we are working to develop strong relationships with the communities we serve.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

As the Indigenous Pedagogies and Language and Literacies Professor, you will participate in the Faculty's ongoing efforts to enhance the teaching and learning environment in the area of incorporating Indigenous Perspectives and Worldviews. The position includes the teaching of Principles of Teaching and Learning, and Curriculum and Instruction: Language Arts as part of the Bachelor of Education Program.

Fostering an inclusive educational environment that supports and encourages preservice teachers comes naturally to you.

As the successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to be highly engaged in educational leadership activities including collaboration on curriculum design, the development and implementation of innovative teaching practices and other teaching and learning initiatives, particularly in the area of Indigenous pedagogies.

Qualifications:

• A doctorate degree in a related field (i.e., teacher education, language and literacies, indigenous education) or equivalent combination of doctoral-level education and experience. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills. Evidence of knowledge of appropriate teaching methodology in the K-12 system including Indigenous principles of teaching and learning. Willingness and ability to function in a team setting, responsive to diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Commitment to the development of students as teachers. Experience establishing connections with Indigenous communities. Eligibility for BC Teaching Certificate or equivalent. For this position, we also want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, or Metis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position.

This opportunity will be limited to applicants of Indigenous ancestry. If you wish to qualify for consideration, you are asked to self-identify in your cover letter.   

TO APPLY:

VIU has been awarded a BC’s Top Employer award for the last two years from the Top Employers program. If this is the next step in your professional career, please submit your application online

The VIU community is grateful to teach, learn, research, live, and share knowledge on the tradition and unceded territories of the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’Amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nations. With hands raised to the original stewards of this place, we say Hay ch qa’ sii’em sieye’ yu mukw Mustimuxw.