Education: Indigenous Education

Course Information

EDU-327: Indigenous Education (PJI)

This course addresses the histories, cultures, contributions, and perspectives of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples with specific attention paid to education and pedagogy. Candidates will be enabled to recognize their responsibility to engage all learners in their classes to ensure that students of Indigenous background will be able to see their cultures, histories, and perspectives reflected in the curriculum, pedagogy, school and community. This course will help candidates consider the role of schools
in the lives of Indigenous students and the powerful role teachers can play in seeking justice in society. (1.5 credits)

The Position

Redeemer University invites applications for an adjunct position in the School of Education B. Ed. program for the fall term of 2022. Candidates must be aligned with Redeemer’s Christian identity and mission of integrating faith into learning. Candidates should possess a B.Ed. and a Masters degree in education. Redeemer is specifically seeking candidates who identify as Indigenous.

Responsibilities

• All duties associated with teaching this course. Such duties are guided by approved Course-Level Learning Outcomes
• Scheduled office hours with students.
• Non-classroom time made up of preparation of lectures, student consultation, marking or grading, including grade appeals and cases of academic dishonesty.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Redeemer University is specifically seeking candidates who identify as Indigenous.
• Previous teacher experience at the elementary or secondary level is an asset.

Education, Training & Certifications

Candidates should possess a B.Ed. and a Master's degree. Certification with the Ontario College of Teacher is an asset. Interested candidates who do not have such degrees but who have experience teaching in First Nations schools or other such educational contexts are encouraged to apply.

The Application Process

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching quality, the names of two individuals who have agreed to provide letters of reference should the applicant advance to a later stage of the process and a short statement describing how their own Christian faith commitment fits the mission of Redeemer University.

Redeemer University offers equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.