Instructor, NTEP Inuktut Language and Culture
NU, Canada

Job Description
This employment prospect is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Teacher Education Programs, the incumbent is responsible for designing, delivering, and assessing Inuktut language and culture courses for students enrolled in the College's teacher education program. Instruction may occur at the Nunatta Campus or in various field locations across Nunavut. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to teach other subjects beyond Inuit language and culture, including Inuit History and Identity, teaching methods, and other selected courses.

Responsibilities
Offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Education at Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Nunavut Teacher Education Program aims to graduate bilingual and culturally competent teachers. This role plays a key part in achieving that goal by providing students with in-depth knowledge and skills in Inuit language and culture. Additionally, the incumbent will offer recommendations on integrating Inuktut and Inuit culture into all courses within the program.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in education or in a discipline appropriate to program offerings. Instructional experience at the elementary level and experience instructing and supervising adult learners in a post-secondary setting. Fluency in both oral and written Inuktut is required. Familiarity with the Memorial University of Newfoundland Bachelor of Education, Inuktut Language, Inuit cultural studies,



and Inuit History and Identity courses of the B. Ed. Program is an asset.

The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.

Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.

Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.

Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Job Info

Job Identification 909

Job Category Human Services

Posting Date 08/20/2026, 09:30 PM

Apply Before 09/05/2026, 03:59 AM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations NU, Canada

Shift Work Shift Work Not Required

Regular or Restricted Local Residents Only

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📌 Instructor, NTEP Inuktut Language and Culture (Nunavut)
🏢 Government of Nunavut
📍 Nunavut