Instructor, Kwak'wala Language; KWA in Liḱʷala language

Position: Instructor, Kwak'wala Language (KWA 096 in Liḱʷala language)
Position Summary   Course Description  KWA 096 introduces students to foundational Kwak’wala language skills, with an emphasis on listening and speaking through immersive learning experiences. Students will develop basic conversational ability, sentence structure, and pronunciation within Liḱʷala language contexts. The course explores a range of themes including greetings, social interaction, daily activities, community, environment, and culture. Together, these areas reflect Kwakwaka’wakw worldview and highlight the deep connection between language, identity, and ways of being.

Students will also be introduced to learner strategies and approaches that support Indigenous language acquisition and ongoing language learning.
Dialect  Instruction will be delivered in the Liḱʷala language.
Delivery Format  This course will be delivered through an online synchronous format.
Schedule  Thursdays, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.

The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.

Position Competencies

Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;

Effective Communication Skills;

Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;

Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;

Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;

Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities 1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL

To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;

To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;

To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;

To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;

To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);

To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;

To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;

To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-14, Grade System;

To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.

2.0 COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS-LED, IN-COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Build and sustain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous students, communities, leaders, and organizations.

Actively engage with communities to ensure programming reflects local priorities, values, and knowledge systems.

Demonstrate cultural responsiveness, adaptability, and humility in navigating challenges and opportunities.

Create culturally safe, healing-focused classrooms that support holistic student well-being—emotional, physical, spiritual, cognitive, and social.

Guide learners in developing reflective portfolios that include personal values, educational and career goals, wellness strategies, and achievement plans.

Integrate Indigenous knowledge systems, land-based learning, and intercultural teachings into curriculum design and course delivery.

Encourage learners to explore and articulate their personal visions and belief systems in ways that reflect both individual identity and community values.

Support students in…