Product · Full-time · Calgary, Canada
The Opportunity
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Moh’kinstsis” which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.
Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Engagement, People & Culture for an Indigenous Instructional Designer. This role will be permanent-part-time and will work across the institution and support the campus community on the journey toward truth and reconciliation. Indigenous Instructional Design is required to look at opportunities to Indigenize programs and curriculums, where applicable at SAIT and working in collaboration with the Centre for Applied Education and Innovation (CAIE). SAIT is on a journey toward reconciliation and the decolonization and Indigenization of programs and curriculum addresses the Calls to Action for Education (6-12), Education for reconciliation (62-66) and CiCAN’s Indigenous Education Protocol.
The Role
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Indigenous Education, Adult Education / Learning Design or Master’s Degree and related experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action, Treaties, Crown-Indigenous Relations (First Nation ,Métis and Inuit)
Experience working with Alberta First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities and organizations
Demonstrated expertise in: program development and redevelopment, curriculum design and pedagogy, flexible learning, teaching development, learning spaces, and educational technologies focused on Indigenous Education
Curriculum development and teaching experience at a post-secondary level
Demonstrated application of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative team-based context
Commitment to continuous learning and reflective practice
Knowledge and Skills Required
Knowledge of a First Nation language with preference to Treaty 7 (Blackfoot, Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut’ina)
Strong understanding of and positive attitude toward Indigenous population
Knowledge of barriers affecting access to post-secondary education for Indigenous students
Ability to maintain high-level of transparency, confidentiality and professionalism with SAIT students and staff
Alberta Human Rights, Citizenship and Multicultural Act
SAIT Policy and Procedure AC 2.15.1 Indigenous Student Success Guide
SAIT collective agreements
Strong communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects at a time