Kanehsatake Education Center : Job Opportunities

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The First Nations Post-secondary Institution

Call for applications

Location: The First Nations Post-secondary Institution

Located in the Abenaki community of Odanak, in the Centre du Québec region, the First Nations Post-secondary Institution (FNPI) is a brand-new bilingual post-secondary establishment that aims to play a leading role in the comprehensive development of students, while contributing to the preservation and advancement of First Nations values and cultures.

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College-level teacher
Pedagogical approach
Teacher

College level teaching appointments for the Winter 2012 session

French - Block A

In the first French course (Block A), students consolidate their linguistic and cultural knowledge of the Franch language.

General Psychology

How does our memory work? Why do our reactions differ when confronted to the same event? How does biology influences our behaviour? This course introduces the fundamentals of modern psychology, its principles and methods. The course tackles behaviour from biological perspectives, emotions, motivation, perception, memory, sensations, personality, learning and deviant behaviours.

Introduction to politics

What is political science? How does it distinguish itself from other disciplines in social sciences? What are the institutions and structures that characterize Canada and how do they operate? How can we have an impact on these institutions? What about First Nations political organizations and structures? This introductory course is centered on various Canadian political structures and their operatives. The course also tackles First Nations organizations. Students will learn about the main political issues of the Canadian Society. They will be able to reflect on how these political systems influence the contemporary identity of First Nations.

Complementary: The Art of Canada's First Nations

What is contemporary Native Art? How did Native Art develop in Canada and who are its pioneers and figureheads? How to comprehend and appreciate First Nations contemporary artworks? From shamanic art to Norval Morrisseau, from the Woodland School of Art to the development of Inuit sculpture in the Great North, from Bill Reid to art revitalization on the West Coast via the recent emergence of several independent First nation artists, the course opens a perspective on the main artists and artistic currents that have influenced the evolution of Native Art in Canada. It will give students the key to understand, describe and comment the artworks of First Nation artists in their historical, cultural and political contexts.

Requirements

Sought-after candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in education, and be knowledgeable of First Nations. Candidates must demonstrate excellent spoken and writing skills in English or French, fluency in both languages is a definite plus.

Languages of instruction

English and French are the languages of instruction at the FNPI. Students and staff will benefit from a bilingual setting.

Benefits and working conditions

According to the level of education, relevant experience and employment position, as per the First Nations Education Council Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.

Qualifications and specific requirements

Information pertaining to qualifications and requirements are available on the Website of the First Nations Education Council (FNEC):
www.cepn-fnec.com.

Interview dates

Interviews will be held at the FNPI on the 12^th and 13^th of October.

Teaching staff meeting

A meeting with teaching personnel is forecasted in November 2011 in the FNPI offices.

Start of courses

Courses start on August 22nd.

Applications

If you are interested in becoming an FNPI pioneer, please send us your résumé and a
cover letter, by email or fax, by September 27^th, 2011, 4:30 p.m., attention of:

Prudence Hannis, Associate director
"Applications for teaching appointments at the FNPI"
Email : phannis@ippn-fnpi.com
Fax : (450) 568-5210
Tel. : (450) 568-6464

FNTI is seeking a passionate academic leader and teacher who believes in the importance of education as a means for Aboriginal peoples to take control of their social, political, cultural and economic future, and who recognizes and values the importance of Indigenous learning approaches, Indigenous knowledge, environment, and cultural relevancy to Indigenous learners.

Reporting to the President, the Dean will lead FNTI management and staff in the development and delivery of culturally rich, post-secondary education programs.

A respected academic leader within an Aboriginal environment, with strong administrative and planning skills, the successful candidate will easily bridge cultures to meet the needs of Indigenous learners and their communities, and meet the varying needs and requirements of FNTI’s many other stakeholders.

Continuing to develop and deliver culturally rich and relevant programming; develop and implement academic policy and quality framework; build strong relationships with FNTI’s post-secondary partners and Ontario’s Aboriginal Education Officers; and continuing to expand its educational programs, will be key elements of the Dean’s responsibilities.

Qualifications will include:

Respected educator and teacher in an Aboriginal environment.
Demonstrated academic policy development, administration & planning experience.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and accountability.
Entrepreneurial and innovative flair.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A post-graduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Please forward resume, including references, to:

Susan Maracle, Human Resources Manager
FNTI, 3 Old York Road
Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON, K0K 1X0
Email: susanm@fnti.net or Fax: 613 396-2761

FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute) was established in 1985 to build capacity in Aboriginal communities through post-secondary education. FNTI strives to achieve its mission through Indigenous educational approaches rooted in cultural relevancy, the integrity and internal congruence of which is accredited through the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium. FNTI offers a wide range of programs across Ontario, and is the largest First Nations-run educational institution in Eastern Canada. FNTI is located on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, near Belleville, Ontario.

Kanehsatake Bus Driver(s)

We are looking for occasional bus drivers to replace on call drivers.
You must have:

Class 2 driving license
We also require from all our new bus drivers a criminal background check that can be obtained at the S.Q. office and also a copy of your driving record, you may request this document at:
“La société de l’Assurance automobile du Québec”
www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca ' (514)873-7620

This job opportunity is on-going. Call Kay for more information
450-479-8358 * 225