Date Posted: Monday March 9, 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday March 24, 2026 (open until filled)
Position: Course Instructor
Location: Distance Learning
Hours: A total of 36 hours of asynchronous instruction
Financial Compensation: Please review the compensation table in the collective agreement: CASBU 2022-2025
Nipissing University invites applications for part-time course instructors for Spring/Summer positions to teach in Indigenous Education.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Education, Masters, and PhD in education or a related field;
- Demonstrated successful teaching experience, as evidenced by a teaching philosophy, strong teaching evaluations, and/or other relevant achievements related to teaching;
- Certification as a registered teacher with the appropriate licensing authority (e.g. Ontario College of Teachers).
- Indigenous knowledge is valued and considered an asset in this role. We welcome applicants and strongly encourage applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, who can contribute diverse perspectives and insights.
Duties:
- Responsible for all instruction and evaluation for the portion of the course to which they are assigned
- Will be available to meet with students outside of the official classroom time
- Complete mandatory training requirements, review and follow Nipissing University's policies and procedures
Courses Available:
The following courses are scheduled as asynchronous online, May 4 to June 19.
- EDUC-2446 - Indigenous Languages Team Teaching II
- EDUC-4727 - Emergent and Early Literacy for the Primary/Junior Divisions
The following courses are scheduled as asynchronous online, July 2 to July 31.
How to Apply:
To be considered for a part-time course instructor position, please complete the application form and submit the following four documents by email as a single PDF to EPSFacPos@nipissingu.ca.
📌 Cover letter
📌 Curriculum vitae or resume
📌 Proof of highest level of education
📌 Proof of other qualifications (if applicable)
📌 Professional letter of reference
📌 Work permit (if applicable)
Link to application form:
Schulich School of Education - Indigenous Education Programs - Spring/Summer 2026 – Fill out form
Upon application closing date, all submitted applications will be reviewed. Applications submitted after the closing date will be reviewed as received and until all positions are filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a covering letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
