Part-time Professor

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Department:

Academic Access Centre

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary Range:

$80.63-$139.88-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Anticipated Start Date:

December 15, 2025

Length of Contract:

4 months

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date:

October 30, 2025

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Job Description:

Job Description:

Algonquin College is seeking part-time professors to teach within the Indigenous Studies Diploma and Indigenous Studies Foundations - Inuit, Métis, and First Nations programs. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge related to Inuit, Métis, or First Nations communities, cultures, practices, and perspectives. Additionally, knowledge of global Indigenous perspectives is considered an asset. The professor will be responsible for facilitating and guiding learning as well as providing an effective and supportive learning environment.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-year diploma / degree in Indigenous Studies or equivalent Note: equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education;

• Indigenous lived experience or cultural knowledge will be considered a strong asset;

• Candidate must have deep cultural knowledge of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada, status or non-status; gained through lived experience;

• Minimum 2 years practical experience related to Indigenous Studies preferably in an Indigenous community;

• Experience teaching or training in an education environment will be considered an asset;

• Commitment to the success of learners in a postsecondary setting or in an Indigenous community setting;

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, ability to adapt to change, excellent team player;

• Ability to work independently to complete tasks;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Other duties as assigned.

While previous teaching experience is an asset, it is not required. We provide an Introduction to Teaching at Algonquin College program as well as ongoing professional development opportunities that part-time faculty can pursue in their free time.

Department: Indigenous Studies

Anticipated Weekly Schedule: 3-18 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: September 03, 2025

Length of Contract: 4 months

This position requires regular on-site work at Algonquin College's Woodroffe Campus

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: We offer a competitive base salary that reflects your skills and experience and Comprehensive Benefits that include health, dental, and retirement plans that ensure your well-being and peace of mind. Benefits | Careers

• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development

• Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity for 2024

• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. This position is eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's (subject to change).

Application Instructions:

Submit your application through our Careers Portal. Career Opportunities

Please support your application with a cover letter:

• Clearly outline how you meet each of the required qualifications listed in the job posting;

• Highlight any relevant experience aligned with the required qualifications.

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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