Pathway to Post-Secondary Education Instructor

 PATHWAYS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTRUCTORAcademic Quality and Excellence   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. DUTIESReporting to the Associate Vice-President, Academic Quality and Excellence, The Pathways to Post-Secondary Education Instructor is responsible for delivering Pathways courses designed to prepare adult learners for a successful transition to post-secondary education. The incumbent provides engaging, inclusive, and culturally responsive instruction that supports students in developing foundational academic skills, confidence, and independent learning strategies. Courses are offered through both traditional academic term schedules and a continuous intake model, allowing students to begin their studies at various points throughout the year.  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor of Education Degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredExperience teaching or working with adult and Indigenous individualsExperience working collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to create a positive working and learning environmentUnderstanding of cultural and language influences specific to adult learners in Northern communitiesUnderstanding of wrap-around supports to ensure student successStrong communication and interpersonal skillsEffective time management skillsCommitment to supporting students attaining educational goalsCommitment to life-long learning  ASSETS: Ability to speak an Indigenous languageKnowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of CanadaValid Class 5 drivers license as travel is requiredRequired to work occasional evening and weekendsCollege Instructors are required to complete the Teaching for Learning (TFL) in Applied Education program or have previousl completed the Certificate in Adult Education (CAE) 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: 26-134CLOSING DATE: November 24, 2026SALARY RANGE: $67,539 to $102,811 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable and Instructor Education Supplement if applicablePOSITION CLASSIFICATION:  College InstructorPOSITION LOCATION: Thompson, ManitobaPOSITION TYPE: Full-Time Regular Position