This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Under the supervision of the Manager of Teacher Education Programs, the instructor will be responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating courses within the Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP). Offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Education at Memorial University in Newfoundland, this program aims to graduate culturally competent and bilingual teachers. The instructor will deliver subject content and effective teaching methodologies within their areas of expertise.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing, delivering, and assessing courses and programs for students enrolled in the College's Teacher Education Program, as assigned by the Manager.
- Program delivery may take place at Nunatta campus, other Nunavut Arctic College campuses, or various field locations across Nunavut.
The program aims to graduate culturally competent and bilingual Inuktut-English teachers, and faculty proficiency in both Inuktut and English is preferred where possible.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A Bachelor of Education or an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, plus a Master of Education or a Master's/Doctoral degree in a related discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience, including at least three (3) years teaching K-12 students.
- Experience with online instruction and digital learning platforms.
- Instructional experience in adult education or teacher education (an asset).
- Proficiency in more than one of Nunavut's official languages (an asset).
Candidates with education and experience in the following areas are preferred:
- Arts and Music Education
- Assessment in Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Research
- English
- Environmental Education
- Indigenous Education
- Indigenous History
- Inuit Art
- Language and Literacy Education
- Language Arts
- Math Education
- Mathematics
- Online and Distance teaching and learning
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Science Education
- Social Justice Education
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Special Education
- STEM Education
- Theory and Practice in Elementary Education
An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.
