Professor, Indigenous Ways of Health and Education - FHLS

Professor, Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Health and Education

Position Title:

Professor, Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Health and Education

Status: FT Academic

Faculty/Department:
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Campus/

Location:

Currently based at North Campus; may be assigned to any Humber campus, including Lakeshore and IGS

Salary:
Academic starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the collective agreement for academic employees.

Job Family:
Health Sciences

Final date to receive applications:
July 03, 2026

As part of our commitment to Indigenous Education and in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, the role supports the growth and development of culturally safe education and professional practice. The successful candidate will teach predominantly in the Early Childhood Education and Nursing programs, develop curriculum, and teach courses or modules within a variety of programs in the Faculty.

The role adds breadth to the faculty’s current course offerings focusing broadly on Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Determinants of Health, and/or Indigenous Cultures, Pedagogies, Histories, and Contemporary Experiences.

The candidate will weave Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing in the classroom, build and/or support Indigenous research, scholarly or artistic work, develop land‑and‑culture based pedagogy, and maintain and develop community partnerships with regional Indigenous communities. Some teaching will be land‑based and take place in the Humber Arboretum or other outdoor spaces.

• Teach courses and modules in Early Childhood Education, Nursing, and related programs.
• Develop and deliver Indigenous-themed curriculum and modules.
• Integrate land‑and‑culture based pedagogy into instructional design, assessment, technology, and learning outcomes.
• Provide consultation and support to faculty to integrate Indigenous content into their courses.
• Design and deliver workshops, training, and instructional supports for faculty and students.
• Provide quality assurance support and guidance for inclusion of Indigenous content in program curricula.
• Gather feedback from faculty and students to assess effectiveness of strategies.
• Build capacity and support for Indigenous students in collaboration with faculty.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities to build mutual understanding and strengthen Humber’s relationships.
• Maintain and develop community partnerships with regional Indigenous communities.

• Minimum of a Master’s degree;
  PhD preferred.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in postsecondary education with a record of teaching excellence and classroom innovation.
• Significant experience working with Indigenous communities in a health‑related capacity.
• Strong command of decolonizing/anti‑racism pedagogical principles, equity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of the political nature of Indigenous Education and ability to navigate difficult conversations.

• Research and/or teaching experience in social justice, anti‑bias, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
• Ability to weave Indigenous curriculum and pedagogies into instructional design and assessment.
• Experience designing and delivering workshops and training for faculty and students.
• Experience with quality assurance and curriculum alignment.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven contribution to curriculum development and delivery.

• Opportunity to contribute to Humber’s future and impact students and communities.
• Work in a diverse, supportive team environment.
• Access to tools and technology to support teaching and research.
• Competitive academic salary and benefits package.

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity‑deserving groups. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessible for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.