Instructor,Indigenous Language Fluency Liq'wala ILF -ILF Job Campbell River area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: Instructor, Indigenous Language Fluency Liq'wala ILF 101-ILF104

Pay Grade

Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

ILF 101 (Immersion
1):
October 13 to December 8, 2026
ILF 102 (Immersion
2):
January 5 to February 25, 2027
ILF 103 (Immersion
3):
March 2 to April 20, 2027
ILF 104 (immersion
4):
April 27 to June 10, 2027
This program is delivered in a scheduled online format.

Duties & Responsibilities

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 4-15, Reporting Final Grades;
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 building foundational competencies and essential skills for further education or career pathways. Examples of this may include but are not limited to: communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, critical thinking and problem solving.
Offer experiential, collaborative, and reflective learning to build student confidence and engagement.
Collaborate meaningfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members to ensure respectful, authentic learning experiences.
Adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse cultural, educational, and personal backgrounds of adult learners.
Provide formative, strengths-based feedback aligned with holistic learning outcomes.
Engage in ongoing professional development in Indigenous education, cultural safety, trauma-informed practices, and adult learning methodologies.

3.0 TYPICAL PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY

To be aware of, and to work within, College educational policies;
To be aware of the Education and Strategic plans and to contribute to their development and assist in the achievement of its goals and objectives;
To advise the Department Chair, within a reasonable time frame, of items that need to be ordered so that inventories of books, supplies, and equipment are adequate for the courses taught;
To advise the Department Chair regarding enrollment management (recruitment and retention) strategies for their areas of responsibility;
To advise the Department Chair responsible, and the appropriate Administrator and/or Campus Health and Safety Committee, of any health and safety concerns and to assist, where possible, in rectifying the problem;
To demonstrate knowledge of computer applications appropriate to the teaching environment;
To maintain continuous professional development of…

Instructor, Indigenous Language Fluency Liq'wala ILF -ILF