Instructor, Inuktitut Language Program

Job summary

The instructor is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating Inuit Language courses while maintaining high-quality instructional materials. They also provide academic support, student counseling, and contribute to program growth and student recruitment activities.

Job details

Title: Instructor, Inuktitut Language Program Department: Nunavut Arctic College Community: Rankin Inlet Requisition Number: 1003 Type of Employment: Indeterminate (if there is no successful Nunavut Inuk this position will be offered as three (3) year Term) Salary range: $121,199.00 to $137,539.00 per year, 37.5 hours/week Northern Allowance: $19,454.00 per year Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union Closing date: October 9, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. central time This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin Inlet only. An eligibility list may be created to fill current and future vacancies across the department in all communities. As this may be a term position, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if they are deemed to be the successful candidate, however this is subject to managerial approval. This does not apply to successful appointees choosing Remote Work. Reporting to the Manager, IQ Programs, the Instructor, Inuktitut Language Program is responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating Inuit Language courses that meet student needs and Nunavut Arctic College standards. The position supports the ongoing growth and development of the program while maintaining high-quality instructional materials and effective learning opportunities for students. The position may also be required to teach additional courses within the Inuit Languages and Culture Programs Division. RESPONSIBILITIES Main responsibilities for the Instructor, Inuktitut Language Program include: * Developing and delivering Inuit Language courses using a variety of instructional methods. * Preparing course materials, assessments and instructional resources. * Assessing student progress and providing feedback and academic support. * Recommending curriculum, resource and program improvements. * Maintaining student attendance, progress reports and course records. * Providing guidance, counselling and referrals to students as required. * Supporting student recruitment, orientation and program activities. * Maintaining professional knowledge and instructional skills. * Travelling to other communities for course delivery when required. QUALIFICATIONS The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with two (2) years of related teaching/instruction experience. Fluency (written and oral) in Inuktitut is required. A Certificate in Adult and experience teaching and supervising adult learners is considered an asset. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktitut is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. * 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.

What you’ll do

The instructor is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating Inuit Language courses while maintaining high-quality instructional materials. They also provide academic support, student counseling, and contribute to program growth and student recruitment activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and at least two years of related teaching experience. Fluency in written and oral Inuktitut is mandatory, and a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check is required.

Benefits

• Northern Allowance

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inuktitut language proficiency
• Curriculum development
• Instructional design
• Student assessment
• Academic support
• Classroom management
• Student counseling
• Program coordination
• Adult education
• Cross-cultural communication
• Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Instructional delivery
• Higher Education
• Teaching
• Progress Reporting
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Adult Education
• Language Education
• Student Recruitment

Job areas

• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Language Instructor
• Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
• Special Needs Teachers
• Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors