Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education
Apply NowCompany: University of Saskatchewan
Location: Saskatoon, SK S7H 5T5
Description:
Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policyand Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentationis a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.
Primary Purpose: At The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning, enhancing teaching and learning is our focus. Guided by the ohpahotn | oohpaahotaan let's fly up together Indigenous Strategy for the University of Saskatchewan, the Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education, plans, develops and provides educational development services for our campuses.
Nature of Work: The Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education, in partnership with the GMCTL team, will work to enhance student learning experiences across campus. Together we are committed to championing innovative teaching and learning and serve as a central resource for educators, building capacity by providing resources and support on Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation through consultation and facilitation.
The Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education requires a high level of initiative, interpersonal and facilitation skills with knowledge of higher education teaching and learning literature, exceptional teaching practice in higher education, and a strong knowledge of educational or professional development.
Key to this work is walking alongside educators across the university to provide guidance on Indigenous ways of seeing, being, and becoming for the purposes of facilitation, programming, curriculum, and resource development to enhance teaching and learning practices in all modalities including in-person, online, and land-based learning. There is a responsibility to write and/or contribute to the development of learning materials that support an increased understanding of Indigenous Education.
The Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education requires a commitment to an exceptional standard of service and continuous improvement and the candidate will work in a group of educational and curriculum developers that is a highly respected and caring community.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
Education: Graduate degree required or equivalent education and experience. PhD would be an asset.
Experience: 1-3 years of experience with supporting professional learning or faculty development with an emphasis on Indigenous knowledges, approaches, and histories is required. Demonstrated understanding of teaching and learning in higher education and educational development or organizational change will be an asset.
Skills:
When applying, please upload a cover letter and CV/resume and mapping of your experiences to the skills outlined in the job description.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Darryl Isbister at darryl.isbister@usask.ca
Department: The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Instructional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 2/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mtis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mtis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to reflect the community we serve. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Only Indigenous candidates will be considered for this position. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policyand Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship with documentationis a condition of employment and a requirement to hold this position and the successful candidate must maintain those conditions throughout their employment.
Primary Purpose: At The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning, enhancing teaching and learning is our focus. Guided by the ohpahotn | oohpaahotaan let's fly up together Indigenous Strategy for the University of Saskatchewan, the Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education, plans, develops and provides educational development services for our campuses.
Nature of Work: The Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education, in partnership with the GMCTL team, will work to enhance student learning experiences across campus. Together we are committed to championing innovative teaching and learning and serve as a central resource for educators, building capacity by providing resources and support on Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation through consultation and facilitation.
The Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education requires a high level of initiative, interpersonal and facilitation skills with knowledge of higher education teaching and learning literature, exceptional teaching practice in higher education, and a strong knowledge of educational or professional development.
Key to this work is walking alongside educators across the university to provide guidance on Indigenous ways of seeing, being, and becoming for the purposes of facilitation, programming, curriculum, and resource development to enhance teaching and learning practices in all modalities including in-person, online, and land-based learning. There is a responsibility to write and/or contribute to the development of learning materials that support an increased understanding of Indigenous Education.
The Educational Development Specialist - Indigenous Education requires a commitment to an exceptional standard of service and continuous improvement and the candidate will work in a group of educational and curriculum developers that is a highly respected and caring community.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Consult and advise educators through formal and informal individual and group consultation in facilitation, programming, curriculum, and resource development according to evidence-informed practices and Indigenous ways of seeing, being, and becoming;
- Facilitate workshops and consultations developed through the GMCTL for faculty to enhance teaching and learning with a specific emphasis on knowledge of Indigenous history, perspectives, ways of knowing, and cultural and pedagogical practices including Land-based learning;
- Work with faculty on specific course-related needs (e.g., designing and using rubrics, active learning strategies, and assessment) in the context of Indigenization;
- Research, plan and design, in collaboration with team members, new services and programming in professional and curriculum development, drawing on good practice and scholarship in this area from Canada and around the world;
- Collaborates with and informs others in all inclusivity work undertaken by GMCTL;
- Applies knowledge of, and experience with, indigenization, reconciliation and decolonization to programming, work with partners, and support for faculty and staff;
- Develop and sustain relationships with Elders in each region and other knowledge holders to guide teaching practices and strategies that create welcoming environments that are consistent with community and cultural protocols;
- Actively engage in professional development and reflection with the goal of continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging needs;
- Research innovative practices in Indigenous teaching and learning nationally and internationally, sharing new teaching strategies and approaches at a local level;
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of the GMCTL when necessary.
Education: Graduate degree required or equivalent education and experience. PhD would be an asset.
Experience: 1-3 years of experience with supporting professional learning or faculty development with an emphasis on Indigenous knowledges, approaches, and histories is required. Demonstrated understanding of teaching and learning in higher education and educational development or organizational change will be an asset.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to work with and facilitate the learning for professional and administrative staff within a safe and nurturing environment;
- Ability to collaborate on programming with proven vision and initiative;
- Proven initiative, organizational skills and ability to follow through on commitments;
- Ability to work comfortably with faculty members and academic staff on academic goals and priorities;
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and a high level of optimism, energy, and empathy;
- Demonstrated skills in teaching and educational development abilities, including experience facilitating in a sensitive and cross-cultural learning environment;
- Demonstrated ability to organize, develop, and facilitate workshops independently and in collaboration with others;
- Ability to work within a team and take the lead on projects;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, and staff individually and in group settings in written and verbal communications;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage time well, and communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and staff while taking a service-oriented approach and consultative decision-making; and
- High levels of energy and empathy.
When applying, please upload a cover letter and CV/resume and mapping of your experiences to the skills outlined in the job description.
Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Darryl Isbister at darryl.isbister@usask.ca
Department: The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $67,681.00 - 105,753.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Instructional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 2/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/14/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Mtis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Mtis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.