Indigenous Learning Strategist

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Langara College Full time
Job Description:The Indigenous Learning Strategist is a non-instructional faculty position that reports to the Associate Director, Academic Success Centre (ASC) and works in close collaboration with the Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Indigenous Education and Services (IES), IES staff and Elders.

The primary responsibility of this role is to assess learning strategy needs of all students, with a strong focus on Indigenous students. It involves delivering both online and in-person programs, including short courses, workshops, and peer educator training. The role will collaborate closely with the Indigenous Education and Services team to provide targeted support for Indigenous students, while also working with the ASC team to offer academic support services for all students.

About the Academic Success Centre and Indigenous Education and Services

The Academic Sucess Centre provides centralized academic support for students throughout their student journey, with the goal of ensuring student success. Programs and services housed within the Centre include academic skills courses, supplemental instruction, workshops, and peer tutoring, delivered online and in-person.

The Indigenous Education and Services (IES) and Gathering Space teams are founded upon teamwork, honesty, and integrity. Team members are Indigenous student services professionals who are dedicated to empowering Indigenous peoples, families, and communities through post-secondary education. IES team members work in close collaboration with colleagues across the college in the spirit of collegiality. IES recognizes and honours the cultural diversity of Indigenous peoples, including gender and sexual diversity, and values the different ways of knowing, being and doing Indigenous. Following the traditional teachings, the team takes a culturally grounded, community-based approach to their work. It also acts as a hub for centralized student services to connect with and support Indigenous students.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assess the learning strategy needs of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students with an integrated approach to address a wide range of academic support needs.  
  • Plan, develop, and deliver learning strategy programs to support the learning needs of: 
  • diverse learners at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College.  
  • Indigenous students with a community-based approach that recognizes the cultural diversity and many ways of knowing, being and doing Indigenous.  
  • Deliver group instruction on academic and learning skills to students online and in-person.  
  • Create multimodal resources and activities that promote academic and learning skills development for students.   
  • Regularly participate in team meetings with Indigenous Education and Services, and the Academic Success Centre. 
  • Engage in consultation with campus partners including Student Services, Library and instructional faculty to ensure a holistic student experience.  
  • Gather, analyze and present aggregated student and programming related data, as required, to inform services and course improvements, and the strategic and operational direction of the Academic Success Centre.  
  • Develop reports and deliver presentations to external and internal stakeholders about programs as required.  

Qualifications Required

Education & Experience: 

  • Master's degree in education, instructional design, educational or cognitive Psychology or related discipline.  
  • Experience working in an academic advising, teaching and/or learning strategist role in a post-secondary environment.  
  • Experience with development, delivery and assessment of learning strategy programming. 
  • Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples of British Columbia. 
  • Demonstrate detailed understanding of the systemic issues and barriers discouraging Indigenous students from pursuing and completing a post-secondary education.  
  • Demonstrated experience living and working within Indigenous communities. 
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of Indigenous cultural values, practices, and protocols. 
  • Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deliver information, resources, and training on educational technologies including learning management systems (Brightspace preferred).  
  • Proven ability to effectively support learners with diverse linguistic, cultural, socio-economic, and neurodiverse needs 
  • Land-based experiences and Indigenous knowledge are considered an asset.  
  • Experience working with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers is also considered an asset.  
  • An equivalent combination of work and educational experience may be considered.  

Skills & Abilities: 

The successful candidate will:   

  • communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, staff, and faculty.  
  • possess an exceptional ability to foster a cooperative work environment.   
  • possess excellent organizational, research, and instructional design skills.  
  • be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities.  
  • be knowledgeable about different cultures and integration issues.   
  • demonstrate intercultural sensitivity and adaptation skills.   
  • work well independently.  
  • be motivated to learn.   

 

 

This position is dedicated to supporting Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The selection process will provide priority to Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants of Canada. We encourage all qualified Indigenous applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit when applying for this position. We will ask applicants to provide documentation in support of their self-identification that indicates that they are a member or a citizen of an Indigenous community or nation.  We generally rely upon documentation provided by Indigenous governments.  Documentation can include, but is not limited to, Citizenship Cards, Certificates of Indian Status, Métis Citizenship Cards, and Inuit treaty membership cards or documents. Community reference letters from a recognized leader or organization may also be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Graeme Joseph, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Services. 


Salary Range:
 


Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.


Pay Grade:


Closing Date:

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume.  In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

 

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

 

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.

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