Job Details

THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION is hiring qualified instructors for the FALL 2025 Semester for the following program: Iyeskuwiiu- a culturally relevant College program for Eeyou-Eenou students in Eeyou Istchee for       August 18th – Dec. 5th, 2025 (Tues & Thurs 1:00 – 2:30 p.m).
The courses are part of Iyeskuwiiu, a two-semester Springboard to DCS designed to offer Eeyou-Eenou students a culturally-rooted preparation year to further academic skills and cultural pride.

TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12) 
COURSE: 619-102-MQ
TITLE: Cree Language I
HOURS: 45
SECTION(S): one (1) 

EDUCATION:

•    Bachelor of Education in First Nations Education, Certificate in Indigenous Language / Cree Language Certificate or equivalent degree.
OR
•    Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter. 
OR
•    High School Diploma AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.
AND
•    Exemplary skills in syllabics and oral Cree communication (northern and/or southern dialect) and English communication skills essential. 

In addition to the above: 
Successful applicants must
•    Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to culturally relevant, sensitive, and appropriate pedagogy. 
•    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou culture, history, society and rights.
•    Several years related teaching experience at the post – secondary level preferred.
•    Preference given to candidates having direct lived experience in and knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou communities, with experience teaching in Cree classrooms and Cree speaking as assets, or, as a secondary consideration, having experience with Indigenous education and teaching Indigenous students.
•    Bilingual (English/Cree) candidates preferred. 
•    On-line teaching experience preferred.

The courses will take place online.

Also, throughout the semester, teachers are required to be available to attend cultural training, offer office hours to students, and participate in regular program meetings. Therefore, additional time up to 62 hours will be paid, as per the rate stipulated in the current collective agreement, through an additional non-credit contract. 

N.B. Contracts are contingent upon sufficient student enrollment in each course. 
Starting date, day/time and location for each course to be determined by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Note: The selection committee may, exceptionally, recommend to the College that pertinent additional professional and/or industrial experience be considered in lieu of the stated minimum educational requirement. Education superior to the stated minimum requirement may be substituted for professional/industrial experience at the discretion of the selection committee.