Posting Number

Posting Number

Posting Number F1710

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Access & Regions

Department

Location

Location Campbell River(CR)

Posting Type

Posting Type Internal/External Posting

Position Status

Position Status Sessional

If Others, please specify

New Position or Replacement?

New Position or Replacement? New

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position End Date (if temporary) 04/09/2027

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 12/28/2026

Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)

This course will be taught via an online synchronous delivery model, with classes running Thursdays from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

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Pay Grade

Pay Grade The annual salary range is $70,437- $112,872 (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications, experience, and the placement criteria of Article 14 of the NICFA Collective agreement.

Position Summary

Seeking an instructor to deliver KWA 097 in Liḱʷala language.
This course will be taught via an online synchronous delivery model, with classes running Thursdays from 6:00pm -9:00pm.
Students will learn basic conversation, structure, and pronunciation with an emphasis on listening and speaking during immersion sets that increase in length and complexity throughout the course. The units will cover a wide variety of themes, including greetings, social interaction, household activities, community, environment of the beach and forest, place names, food harvesting and preparation and cultural activities. Combined,



the seen compass the way of life of the Kwakwaka’wakw and Liǧʷiłdax̌ x̌ ʷ and give insight to how Kwak’wala/Liḱʷala is essential to who we are and how Kwak’wala/Liḱʷala guides our relationships with self, the land, sea, sky, sacred realms, community, and society.Students will be introduced to learner strategies and methods that are advantageous for Indigenous language acquisition.
The teaching faculty of North Island College are responsible for implementing the College’s vision, goals, and objectives as they relate to teaching and learning. To carry out their teaching assignments, faculty use organizational skills, inter-personal skills, and their knowledge of subject matter, pedagogy, and curricular design. In addition, they have a responsibility to serve as role models for students and colleagues.
The responsibilities and typical duties listed below constitute a generic job description for teaching faculty whose responsibility may be for the delivery of scheduled classes, the support of self-paced, on-line, and distance courses, and/or instruction and supervision in laboratories, practicums, shops, etc.

- Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
- Effective Communication Skills;
- Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
- Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
- Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
- Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.0 INSTRUCTIONAL





- To plan and prepare learning materials for instructional environments;
- To use a variety of approaches and materials, as appropriate, in order to address different learning needs;
- To teach in assigned subject areas and to include in courses, and in course outlines, all required subject matter or skill activity;
- To direct student learning in a positive, supportive, and caring environment;
- To be available to students regularly during scheduled office hours and classroom hours, to discuss their progress and other issues that influence their learning. (30 hours/wk.) (See Policy #3-03: Faculty Absence from Class – Cancellation of Classes);
- To clearly communicate in writing learning outcomes for programs and courses, and the way in which learners will be evaluated against those outcomes;
- To design and conduct evaluations or appraisals of students and to keep students informed of their progress;
- To submit grades in a timely manner, in accordance with Policy 4-14, Grade System;
- To maintain records of student enrollment and achievement and other records required by the College and affiliated agencies. At the end of employment with the College, to submit marks and student records to the department Chair.

2.0 COMMITMENT TO INDIGENOUS - LED , IN- COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

- Build and sustain respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous students, communities, leaders, and organizations.
- Actively engage with communities to ensure programming reflects local priorities, values, and knowledge systems.
- Demonstrate cultural responsiveness, adaptability, and humility in navigating challenges and opportunities.
- Create culturally protected, healing-fo

📌 Instructor, Liḱʷala Language (Campbell River)
🏢 North Island College
📍 Campbell River