Secwépemc Curriculum Developer, Indigenization and Decolonization (02056.285)

The Learning Design and Innovations Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites applications for a tenure-track Secwépemc Curriculum Developer Indigenization and Decolonization reporting to the departmental chair and the Director. This faculty position includes both professional role and service to the university profession and/or community. The position will be a bi-partite tenure-track appointment at the rank of Instructional Support I or a tenured appointment at the rank of Instructional Support II or III depending on qualifications and experience.

In alignment with Thompson Rivers Universitys commitments to decolonization reconciliation and our relationships with Tkemlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) and the 17 Secwépemc Nations within Secwepemcúlecw this position is restricted to candidates who are Secwépemc from one of the 17 First Nations of Secwepemcúlecw. This restriction reflects the central purpose of the role which is to work with faculty and departments to build understanding and learning experiences that honour Secwépemc ways of knowing being and doing and to support TRUs partnership and engagement commitments with local Secwépemc communities.

The successful candidate will have post-secondary teaching experience knowledge of protocols of engagement the local First Nations (Secwépemc) and other First Nations world views culture and educational philosophies. Within the Learning Design and Innovations Department they will work closely with the Secwépemc Cultural Advisor the Office ofIndigenous Education and the Office of Mission Fulfillment and Quality Assurance as well as Tkemlúps te Secwépemc (TteS) and Téxelc.

Responsibilities may include:

• Working with TRU and community partners to ensure new credentials and new courses or changes to curriculum with Indigenous content reflect TRUs commitments to decolonization and reconciliation and embed Secwépemc knowledge language voices and perspectives in culturally respectful and appropriate ways.
• Completing research and reports to advance university-wide efforts to strengthen Indigenous knowledge and Indigenous histories and to decolonize traditional Western histories and pedagogies and methodologies in the curriculum
• Contributing to and collaboratingon relevant institutional initiatives such as learning outcomes curriculum design assessment courseevaluationand accreditation.
• Providing guidance to teams seeking to transform curriculum via redesign or new program development for flexible learning initiatives to support TRU graduates in recognizing and respecting the value of Indigenous knowledges ways of knowing and the value of diverse cultures and worldviews
• Supporting Indigenization goals and initiatives leading to change in educational practices.
• Supporting the development of culturally appropriate learning experiences including following appropriate protocols that are rooted in place and guided by the teachings and protocols of the Secwépemc people.
• Building relationships with faculties faculty councils and faculty regarding program reviews course development and re-design and other initiatives relating to Indigenizing and decolonizing curriculum and programs
• Collaborate with Elders and Knowledge Holders in the local community Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty and scholars teachers staff students and Indigenous communities and organizations
• Supporting the embedding of Indigenous teaching approaches (e.g. land-based learning storytelling relational learning experiential and community-engaged practices) in curriculum across all delivery modes.
• Supporting faculties programs and individuals when changing learning modes and instructional approaches with how best to support Indigenous student success
• Developing resources related to aspects of curriculum design and development including culturally relevant assessment of student learning

• Indigenous citizenship specifically Secwépemc Nation citizenship*
• AcompletedMastersdegree in a relevant discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution is required PhDpreferred
• Relevant lived experience in Indigenous contexts is critical
• Extensive knowledge ofSecwépemcculturehistorypeopleand worldviews; Secwepemctsín is an asset
• Familiarity with Státimc Nlakapamux Tŝilhqotin Dakelh and Syilx cultures
• Ability to build andmaintainstrong positive relationships with multiple diverse communities especially local First Nations communities
• Experiencefacilitatinglearning at the post-secondary level including topics such as decolonization and Indigenization land-based learning storytelling experiential intergenerational and/or relational learning.
• Familiarity with current theories and practices in post-secondary teaching and learning
• Experience in educational development engagement and curriculum design is an asset
• Experience with long-term individual departmental and/or institution-wide change management initiatives
• Ability to create and design culturallyappropriate trauma-informedand relevant educational programs services and learning resources based on Indigenous worldviews
• Digital competency
• Avalid Drivers License issued by a Canadian provinceor territory**

* Candidates will be asked to confirm their Secwépemc Nation citizenship as part of the application process. The hiring committee will collaborate with local Secwépemc community representatives in a manner grounded in Secwépemc values of respect humility reciprocity and relationshipbuilding ensuring that confirmation processes follow Secwépemc protocols and support the wellbeing and priorities of Secwepemcúlecw.

** The primary location for this position is at TRUs Kamloops campus with an expectation of predominantly on-site work delivered through a combination of in-person interactions and digital technologies. Occasional travel to Williams Lake and TRUs Regional Centres is required.

Application Package will comprise of:

• a cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a good fit for the position
• current curriculum vitae
• educational philosophy including your scholarly informed position on one or two emerging teaching practices in higher education (two pages maximum)
• evidence of Indigenous Citizenship*
• External candidates only -- copy of academic degree(s) or official transcripts.

About TRU

• Thompson Rivers University () is a uniquely comprehensive student-focused institution that has provided excellent post-secondary education and training for gives students the advantage of small class sizes the availability of undergraduate research and a centrallylocatedcampus. More than 27000 students study at TRU either on campus or online. They consist of 10 percent Indigenous students and more than 30 per cent international students from around the globe.
• Thompson Rivers University campuses are on the ancestral lands of theTkemlúpsteSecwépemc(Kamloops campus) and theTexelc(Williams Lake campus) withinSecwepemcúlecw. The region TRU serves also extends into the territories of theStátimc Nlakapamux NuxalkTŝilhqotin Dakelh and Syilx peoples.
• TRUs main campusislocatedinKamloops BC () a prosperous city in the heart of the BC southern interior. Kamloops is a 3.5-hour drive from Vancouver and a mere 50-minute drive from Sun Peaks the second-largest ski area in Canada. Kamloops offers world-class tourism and recreation along with excellent cultural social and economic opportunities in a climate with over 2000 hours of sunshine annually.
  

What TRU Offers

Facultypositions are placed on the salary scale in accordance withthe Collective Agreement between TRU and TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA)withinitialplacement based on education and experience. Placement on the Salary Scale isin accordance withthe Collective Agreement between TRU and TRU Faculty Association (TRUFA)withinitialplacement based on education and experience. This position offers an annual Professional Development Allowance participation in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 100% employer paid benefits which includes extended health & dental sick leave and short term and long-term disability.

This position is located in Kamloops British Columbia.

Inquiries should be directed to the attention of:

Melissa Jakubec Appointments Committee Chair
Learning Design and Innovations Department
Thompson Rivers University
Email:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff our faculty and its scholarship including but not limited to women Indigenous peoples Black people and People of Colour persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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