Job Code 3854 Department Centre for Learning and Teaching OCAD University acknowledges the ancestral territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabeg and the Huron-Wendat, who are the original owners and custodians of the land on which we live, work and create. Please note that internal job postings are open only to current permanent OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees and temporary OPSEU Local 576 Unit 1 employees with one year of continuous service. Reporting to the Manager, Teaching Support and Curriculum Enhancement, and collaborating closely with the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, the Curriculum Specialist, Indigenous Learning is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating strategic Indigenous learning initiatives that advance understanding of Indigenous histories, methodologies, and cultural art and design practices through curriculum development and renewal, faculty professional learning, online course development, and community engagement. The Curriculum Specialist provides individual and team-based support and resources to facilitate the integration of Indigenous knowledges across undergraduate and graduate programs; through its focus on curriculum review, renewal and structural change, the Curriculum Specialist plays a leadership role in advancing the Indigenous teaching and learning priorities of the University's Academic and Strategic Plan. The Curriculum Specialist works within the Centre for Learning & Teaching (CLT) as part of a larger team delivering a range of programs and services for faculty, students, Teaching Assistants and other instructional staff, and is supported by the Indigenous OCAD U community which includes the Indigenous OCAD U Committee, Indigenous Student Centre, Indigenous Education Council, and the Indigenous Cultural Advisory Circle. Summary of Responsibilities: Lead and supportcurriculumdevelopmentacross OCAD U’s undergraduate and graduate programsto advance Indigenous histories, perspectives, knowledges, methodologies, and cultural practices of art and design,that support Indigenous student experiences and success Collaborate with the ISC and INVC program to undertake needs assessment processes toidentifyIndigenous student learning experiences, with a focus on addressing systemic barriers to learning Organize and lead the (re)design and renewal of OCAD U’s Indigenous Learning Outcomes (ILOs), includingplanning the strategy to achieve the University's goals for the ILOs; Developsupporting documentation, resources, and processes that facilitate ongoing engagement with the ILOs across the University. Coordinateand conduct consultations on the ILOswithfaculty,IEC,Indigenous Cultural Advisory CircleandIndigenouscommunitypartners in Six Nations of the Grand River,Mississaugasof the Credit FirstNation, and other stakeholders asrequired Co-facilitate and support the design,



development and production of an online Indigenousart,designand historycourse to advance the University’s decolonial teaching and learning goals, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary course development team Developteaching and learning resources and faculty professional learning initiativesthat support Indigenous student success Develop and deliver community engagement programming for faculty and staff to supportthe understandingofIndigenous learning and decolonization, asrequired Conductenvironmental scans andrelatedresearch andpreparereports, as needed,toinformapproaches,facilitatingalignment with promising practicesand sector normsinIndigenousteaching andlearning,where appropriate Provide subject matterexpertisein Indigenous pedagogies,methodologiesand decolonizing approaches to inform and strengthen the Centre'songoingIndigenous engagement andprogramming Support the Manager, Teaching Support and Curriculum Enhancement, and the Director, Indigenous Initiatives, in related functions and special projects Qualifications: Indigenous citizenship (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), connection to an Indigenous community, a history and/or evidence of lived experience and an understanding of Indigenous culture(s) and practices Successful completion of a graduate/Master'sdegree with a specialization in Indigenous Education, Curriculum Studiesor similar, Ph.D./Ed.Dpreferred Four (4) years of progressive experience working in Indigenous educational programming, community engagement, or related fields, or an equivalent combination of education, community-based knowledge, and lived experience. Experience in the development and delivery of hybrid and online curriculum,an asset In depth knowledge of Indigenous pedagogies,methodologiesand ways of knowing at thepost-secondarylevel,includingdecolonizingand Indigenizing pedagogies, land-based learning, storytelling, experientiallearning,andintergenerational and relationalapproaches to teaching andlearning Three (3) years of experience developing collaborative partnerships to advance decolonization, including experience of organizational change-based projects in comparable sectors; Demonstratedexperience facilitating qualified learning to build institutional capacity Familiarity with post-secondary studies in art and design is essential; background in studio art or designa strongasset Significant experienceliving and/or working with Indigenous communities and well-versed in protocol matters related to Indigenous relationships is essential Demonstrated ability to manage programming with proven vision and initiative grounded in Indigenous epistemologies Demonstrated intercultural competence; experience working withdiverse Indigenous communities,including Elders, Knowledge Keepers, community members, faculty, academic administrators, administrative staff, programstaffand students Facilitation and consensus-building skills, withdemonstratedability to navigate complex and sensitive conversationsacross diverse community members, with faculty and staff Post-secondary teaching experienceorexperience ina post-secondary teachingcentre, writingcentreor similar academic support unitis an asset. An equivalent combination of teaching, community, and/or professional experiencedemonstratingthe required knowledge and competencies will also be considered. Understanding of the barriers and learning needs of Indigenous post-secondary students Program planning skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage complex projects Strong collaborative work orientation; ability to work both independently and consultatively within a team environment Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, withdemonstratedability to build collaborative relationships,anticipateand respond toresistanceand influence curriculum development and educational initiatives through dialogue,consultationand partnership Excellentoral and written communication skills including academic and professional writing experience Experience designing and implementingconsultation andneeds assessmentprocesses Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of equity, anti-racism,decolonizingand accessibility; experience promoting a respectful work and learning environment for students,facultyand staff Flexibility to adjust hours and location of work as needed to support programs and events outside of regular office hours and location Compensation: OPSEU Unit 1, Appendix B, Grade 4; $46.33 to $60.88 per hour Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, for a total of 35 hours per week. This is a temporary contract expected to continue until May 31, 2027. Mode of Work: This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements; however, a minimum of three (3) days per week of on campus work is required with flexibility to adjust the days and times of work on campus to meet programming needs. As an employer committed to employment equity, we encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons,persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those short-listed will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Curriculum Specialist, Indigenous Learning (Toronto)
🏢 OCAD University
📍 Toronto