Sessional Faculty, Continuing Education

Algoma University invites applications from Indigenous Scholars for Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) positions to teach courses held at the Brampton campus, Sault St. Marie campus, and Virtually Online. Courses begin in the Winter 2023 semester.

About Algoma University

Since its establishment in 1965 as Algoma University College in Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma University has increasingly assumed a national leadership role in supporting the university sector’s response to Truth, Healing and Reconciliation. Algoma’s Special Mission is guided by the 7 Grandfather Teachings and Honoring Commitments, and is twofold in nature:  

• to be a teaching-oriented university that provides programs in liberal arts and sciences and professional programs, primarily at the undergraduate level, with a focus on the needs of Northern Ontario; and to
• cultivate cross-cultural learning between Indigenous communities and other communities in keeping with the history of Algoma University and its geographic site. 

With campuses located in Sault Ste. Marie, Brampton and Timmins, the tri-campus model that has emerged at Algoma University leverages the unique strengths, opportunities and broader community needs of each geographic location. Through this model, Algoma provides students with rich experiential learning experiences and research opportunities across liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines.

Algoma University is committed to being a welcoming, inclusive, safe, and respectful learning community; one that values the opportunities to learn from and with students, staff, and visitors from all parts of the world. Currently, Algoma University is home to over 3,000 students representing over 50 different countries, more than 430 full-time and part-time faculty and over 150 support staff and administrative personnel.

Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) Opportunities

Algoma is looking for applications from Indigenous scholars to teach a potential range of courses including, but not limited to:

1. Thinking and Working Across Cultures. This course offers students the opportunity to deepen their learning about cross-cultural interactions and understanding in their lives, their studies, and their work.  This course is typically taught In-Person at the Brampton Campus, Algoma University.
2. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This course offers students the opportunity to learn about the values and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and how they must inform and guide our interactions with others.  This course is typically taught In-Person at the Brampton Campus, Algoma University.
3. Turtle Island, Canada, and the World. This course provides students with an introduction to the story of Turtle Island/Canada prior to, and after first contact between Indigenous peoples and colonizers. This course is typically taught Virtually (Online).

Course content may be provided to the incoming instructor(s).

Part-Time Contract Faculty (PTCF) Qualifications

Qualified candidates should:

• Have a PhD (or other degree/s as applicable) from an accredited university related to one of the course topics. Candidates close to completion will also be considered.
• Have a record of accomplishment in research, scholarship and/or teaching in one of the applicable course areas.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Ability to contribute to the academic life of the University.
• Have an understanding and connection to the University's Special Mission.
• Experience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) communities, and Indigenous worldviews, cultures, values, knowledge systems and research methodologies is an asset.
• How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your application online at: http://www.kbrs.ca/Career/16341.

Qualified candidates should submit:

1. A letter of application
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of peer and/or student evaluations)
4. A writing sample/publication
5. The names, contact information and relationship of three referees (one of whom should be the most recent immediate supervisor)

Please include the course title in the letter of application and in any other application documents where applicable.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Katherine Frank, Partner at kfrank@kbrs.ca or Christina Connors, Research Recruitment Coordinator at cconnors@kbrs.ca.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified candidates from equity-seeking groups, (Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQQIPA+ persons) who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. The successful candidate, as a condition of employment, will be required to provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Algoma University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named below.