Bachelor of Ininimowin Instructor

BACHELOR OF ININIMOWIN INSTRUCTORFaculty of Ininimowin UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers. DUTIES: The Bachelor of Ininimowin Instructor, reporting to the Dean of Ininimowin, is responsible for creating and delivering culturally relevant language curriculum, including experiential and land-based learning opportunities as appropriate. This role requires fluency in Ininimowin, with an emphasis on the n’ dialect. The instructor will design and teach a comprehensive curriculum that develops students’ skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using both Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and Cree Syllabics. Additional responsibilities include student assessment, supporting UCN promotional activities, participating in student recruitment, and assisting with program-related administrative tasks. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Master's degree in Aboriginal/Northern Studies or relevant combination of education and experience• Fluent Cree speaker with an understanding of the various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba• Proficiency in Standard Roman Orthography (SRO) and Cree Syllabics• Fluent Cree speaker with an understanding of the various dialects spoken in Northern Manitoba• Competence in the four core competencies in Ininimowin: reading, writing, listening, and speaking• An understanding of the relevance of revitalization of Cree language as core to culture• Knowledge of culturally relevant instructional practices with Indigenous and adult learners• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Strong interpersonal, organizational, thinking and leadership skills• Experience and/or knowledge and understanding of indigenous cultures• Ability to work independently as well as with others• Commitment to life-long learning ASSETS:• PhD in Aboriginal/Northern Studies• Experience teaching introductory to upper-level Aboriginal and Northern Studies courses• Experience with distance teaching technology CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning. COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to PublicCOMPETITION NUMBER: 26-119CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2026SALARY RANGE: $35.71 to $54.36 per hour plus remoteness allowance if applicablePOSITION CLASSIFICATION: University InstructorPOSITION LOCATION: The Pas, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time Term Position from January 4, 2027 – June 25, 2027