Descr

Contract Faculty

Department

Br GAS Community Integration

Location Name

Sutherland

Location

Peterborough, Ontario

Created

10/31/2026

Job ID

3430

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Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

What Are We About?

Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 80 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Community Services, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 8,500 full-time and 445 part-time students, and 95,000 alumni.

What This Position is About:

Fleming College¿s Indigenous Perspectives is an inclusive approach to providing a greater understanding of Indigenous peoples, communities, and nations. Under this initiative, students, both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous, learn the mainstream requirements for their program of choice from an Indigenous perspective. Course materials are geared toward program-specific learning outcomes with emphasis on Indigenous peoples, history, spirituality, and culture. Faculty are often required to teach in teams and deliver in a variety of ways and at various campus locations. This may be face-to-face (e.g. lectures and seminars), online and/or other forms of learning facilitation. Student assessments are designed to be authentic and reflect real world tasks and goals that are relevant to learner needs.

What We Are Looking For:

As a bona fide occupational requirement, and under Section 24(1) (a) of the Ontario Human Rights Code, this position is open to applicants who identify as being of Indigenous heritage (including First Nation, Status, Non Status, Metis or Inuit). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of Indigenous history, cultures, traditions,



and spirituality including an understanding of the historical and current relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada in addition to an understanding and appreciation of the importance of culturally appropriate protocols for Indigenous peoples.

You possess a relevant combination of current (within the last 5 years) university /college teaching experience and post-secondary education. Alternatively, demonstrable traditional knowledge will be considered as an alternative to formal education. The successful applicant will possess a strong and relevant connection to Indigenous community and will be able to demonstrate their recent involvement and participation. The applicant must also be able to facilitate and maintain relationships, responsibility, reciprocity and strong ties to Indigenous communities and the people within. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated and proven connections to Indigenous community.

Education Requirement: This role requires completion of Bachelor¿s degree in a related field.

Communication: Superior interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deliver and receive feedback, as well as well-developed critical thinking/problem-solving, and organizational / time management skills are required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning as a dual qualified, fostering relationships and connections while providing accessible, inclusive, superior service to students.

Computer Proficiency: You are proficient working with a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet search, learning management systems and online learning applications.



Additional computer proficiency will be relative to the knowledge required for the programs of study.

For More Information:

Please see the Professor Definition and the Guidelines for Professional Practice - Faculty

Salary Range:

As per the non full-time academic salary grid.

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CAAT Pension Plan:

We want to help our employees build a secure future for themselves and their loved ones. As an employee, you have access to a defined benefit pension through the CAAT Pension Plan that provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options without the stress of managing it yourself and making investment decisions. Explore a career choice with a pension at CAAT Pension Plan.

How To Apply

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accessibility:

Fleming College is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments. Our mandate is to challenge societal inequities to achieve a cultural climate of inclusion, belonging and psychological safety. We are committed to being a welcoming place for all, where the needs of our diverse populations are met, and varying perspectives enrich our communities.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our community including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply.

The College provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process should inform our Human Resources staff what support(s) you may require to ensure your equal participation.

Further information regarding Fleming College¿s Accessibility Policy.

To obtain a copy of this document in another format please e-mail [email protected].

📌 Contract Faculty, Indigenous Perspectives (Peterborough)
🏢 Fleming College
📍 Peterborough