Open Call- Sessional Instructors - Ogwehoweh Languages (BAOL/HBAOL)

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge.SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, and trades education and training, andmaintainsformal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario universities and colleges while collaborating with six Ontario-based Indigenous-owned and controlled post-secondary institutes.

For more information, visit:www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is seeking to expand the pool of sessional instructors available to teach within theBachelor and Honours Bachelor of Arts inOgwehowehLanguages (BAOL/HBAOL)programs.Sessional instructorsare responsible forpreparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials and assessments, and evaluating student performancein accordance withprogram expectations.

SNP is committed to providing a high-quality Indigenous teaching and learning experience within the Six Nations of the Grand River community. The program centers Cayuga and Mohawk language learning while engaging a broad range of Indigenous knowledge areas, including but not limited to history, education, environment, governance, culture, and tradition.

Candidates from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Indigenous knowledge, communityexpertise, and languageproficiencyare highly valued.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sessional instructorsare responsible for:

• Delivering12 three-hour lectures

• Preparing course materials and instructional resources

• Designing and administering assignments, tests, and final assessments

• Grading andsubmittingfinal course marks

• Posting materials and assessments to the course webpage

• Responding to student inquiries and providing academic support

• Holding regular student office hours

• Communicating with the Senior Associate Deanor Unit Coordinator

• Participating in required meetings or training sessions and positively contributing to a community of practice amongst teaching staff and language speakers and learners

Duration and Workload

• 16-week contract, including12 weeksof instruction
• 120 total hours per course(approximately7.5 hours per week)
  

Weekly expectations include:

• 3 hoursin-class instruction

• 1 hourstudent office hours
• 3.5 hourspreparation, grading, meetings/training, and course administration

Candidates must beavailableweekday evenings (4:00 PM 8:00 PM).

Salary:$7,020 per course

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Applicants should demonstrate:

• ABachelorsdegree, or an equivalent combination of education, Indigenous knowledge, languageproficiency, and relevant experience

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

• Experience teaching or working within areas such as:

• Ogwehowehlanguages

• Hodinhsh:niculture

• Hodinhsh:nihistory

• Indigenous education

• Indigenous knowledge systems

Community knowledge holders and language speakers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Course OfferingsBachelor & Honours Bachelor of Arts inOgwehowehLanguages

Course Prefixes

• OLC Cayuga language courses

• OLM Mohawk language courses

• OLG Courses shared across both language streams

All courses at Six Nations Polytechnic are 3-unit courses consisting of12 weeksof 3-hour lectures.

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Level 1 Courses

• OLG 1CM3 Communication 1: Argumentation, Oration, and Diplomacy

• OLC/OLM 1OT3 ExploringOgwehowehTexts

• OLG 1CC3 Community 1

• OLC/OLM 1LL3 Lifelong Learning 1

• OLC/OLM 1GA3 Grammar 1A

• OLC/OLM 1GB3 Grammar 1B

• OLC/OLM 1LA3 Language 1A

• OLC/OLM 1LB3 Language 1B

• OLC/OLM 1LP3 Beginner Language Practice

• OLC/OLM 1CT3 Culture & Tradition 1

• OLG 1HH3 Hodinohs:niHistory 1: Cosmology

• OLG 1ED3 Introduction to Teaching inOgwehowehLanguage Contexts

Upper-Level Courses

• OLG 2CM3 Communication 2: The Scholars Voice

• OLG 2CC3 Community 2

• OLC/OLM 2LL3 Lifelong Learning 2

• OLC/OLM 2GA3 Grammar 2A

• OLC/OLM 2GB3 Grammar 2B

• OLC/OLM 2LA3 Language 2A

• OLC/OLM 2LB3 Language 2B

• OLG 2EA3 Hodinohs:niAstronomy

• OLG 2HH3 Hodinohs:niHistory 2: Contact to 1800

• OLC/OLM 2CT3 Culture & Tradition 2

• OLC/OLM 2TR3 Beginner Translation

• OLC/OLM 2HL3 HistoricalHodinohs:niLanguages

• OLC/OLM 2SM3 Introduction toHodinohs:niStories

• OLC/OLM 2LP3 Language Practice 1

• OLC/OLM 2IR3 Immersion Language 1

• OLG 2ED3 OgwehowehLanguage Pedagogy

• OLC/OLM 3GA3 Grammar 3A

• OLC/OLM 3GB3 Grammar 3B

• OLC/OLM 3LA3 Language 3A

• OLC/OLM 3LB3 Language 3B

• OLG 3LT3 OgwehowehLanguage & Literatures

• OLG 3TR3 Advanced Translation

• OLG 3FN3 Hodinohs:niFood & Nutrition

• OLG 3HH3 Hodinohs:niHistory 3: 1800 to Today

• OLG 3MC3 Hodinohs:niMaterial Culture

• OLG 3EB3 Hodinohs:niBotany

• OLG 3ST3 Special Topics

• OLC/OLM 3GV3 Governance

• OLC/OLM 3SF3 Creative Writing

• OLC/OLM 3CT3 Culture & Tradition 3

• OLC
  /OLM 3LP3 Language Practice 2

• OLC/OLM 3IL3 Immersion Language 2

• OLG 3RM3 Indigenous Research Methods

• OLG 3ED3 OgwehowehLanguage Teaching Methods & Practice

• OLC/OLM 4LP3 Language Practice 3

• OLG 4ED3 AdvancedOgwehowehLanguage Pedagogy & Education Leadership

• OLG 4RM3 Applied Indigenous Research Methods
  

We are seeking professionals and instructors interested in being considered for future sessional instructor opportunities. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and retained for consideration as teaching assignments arise. This posting is intended to establish a pool of candidates and does not represent a specific current vacancy. Submission of an application does not guarantee employment or an interview.