Instructor
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Interested in a career at Langara College?
Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
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Job Title:
Instructor
Employee Group:
LFA
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Friday, August 1 2025
End Date:
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Job Description:
Department/Program: Indigenous Studies (formerly the Department of Aboriginal Studies)
Description of Position: snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College is seeking instructors for part-time positions in the Department of Indigenous Studies (formerly the Department of Aboriginal Studies) beginning August 1, 2025.
The part-time position(s) will include instruction of two or more courses per semester in the department. This could lead to full-time work.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of growing Indigenous Studies at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College. We are seeking instructors with a strong record of excellent teaching adult learners, active relationships within Indigenous communities, and an appetite to nurture and grow Indigenous Studies at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College.
Successful candidates will have experience living and working within Indigenous communities and a good understanding of diverse Indigenous value systems, cultural practices, protocols, and ceremony. Land-based experiences and knowledge are considered an asset. Experience working with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers is also considered an asset.
We are hiring for instructors who are able to teach the following courses:
INDG/ABST 1100 Canadian Indigenous Experience
INDG/ABST 1102 Indigenous Culture, Identity, and Community
INDG/ABST 1104 Canadian Indigenous Policy
INDG/ABST 1115 Indigenous Contemporary Issues
INDG/ABST 1200 Criminal Justice and Indigenous People
INDG/ABST 2100 Indigenous Community – Applied Research
INDG/ABST 2120 Canadian Indigenous Law
INDG/ABST 2230 Indigenous Community Development
INDG/ABST 2240 Urban Indigenous Strategies
Please see the link for course descriptions:
https://langara.ca/aboriginal-studies-courses
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Indigenous Studies or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience teaching Indigenous learners at the post-secondary level.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities using community-based/participatory methodologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and a strong commitment to ensuring students are supported throughout their studies.
This position will be committed to developing Indigenous curriculum in the Department and supporting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. The selection process will exclusively prioritize Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants of Canada. We encourage all well qualified Indigenous applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit when applying for this position. We will ask applicants to provide documentation in support of their self-identification. Documentation can include, but is not limited to, Certificates of Indian Status, Métis Citizenship Cards, and Inuit beneficiary cards or documents. Community reference letters from a recognized leader or organization may also be accepted in relation to identity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver courses in a variety of formats (in-person and online) suitable to student learning in a post-secondary environment.
- Support students through office hours and student consultations.
- Participate in developing and revising program curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain currency in instructional practices and approaches.
- Maintain currency in relevant subject areas, including global and/or local trends, issues, and opportunities.
- Participate in meetings and committee at the department, Faculty, and College level.
- Maintain collegial working relationships within and outside the Department in a manner consistent with the 4Rs of respect, responsibility, relevance, and reciprocity.
- Be a positive and active contributor to initiatives in the Indigenous Studies Department, Community Programs Division, Faculty of Social Sciences & Community Programs, and the College.
- Work in close collaboration and partnership with Indigenous Education and Services.
Length of appointment: August 1, 2025 - ongoing
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: Salary placement is on snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Employee Group: LFA
Application Information: Please upload your resume and cover letter, no later than 4:30pm on the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Laura MacKay (Dean of Social Sciences and Community Programs) at
lmackay@langara.ca
or Melissa Roberts (Selection Committee Chair) at
mroberts@langara.ca
We thank you for your interest and advise that only those shortlisted will be contacted. Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
Salary Range:
$45.88 - $142.49
Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Pay Grade:
LFA Instructional
Closing Date:
Sunday, June 15 2025
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
contact
us.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
About Langara College
Located in beautiful Vancouver, B.C, Canada, Langara College provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies education to more than 21,000 students annually. With more than 1,700 courses and 130 programs, Langara’s expansive academic breadth and depth allows students of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages to choose their own educational path. Langara is also known as house of teachings, a name given to it by the Musqueam people on whose unceded traditional territory the College is located.
Instructor
Top Benefits
About the role
Interested in a career at Langara College?
Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.
Current employee? Apply through Careers in your
Workday
account.
Job Title:
Instructor
Employee Group:
LFA
Employee Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Start Date:
Friday, August 1 2025
End Date:
Wednesday, December 31 2025
Job Description:
Department/Program: Indigenous Studies (formerly the Department of Aboriginal Studies)
Description of Position: snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College is seeking instructors for part-time positions in the Department of Indigenous Studies (formerly the Department of Aboriginal Studies) beginning August 1, 2025.
The part-time position(s) will include instruction of two or more courses per semester in the department. This could lead to full-time work.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of growing Indigenous Studies at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College. We are seeking instructors with a strong record of excellent teaching adult learners, active relationships within Indigenous communities, and an appetite to nurture and grow Indigenous Studies at snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College.
Successful candidates will have experience living and working within Indigenous communities and a good understanding of diverse Indigenous value systems, cultural practices, protocols, and ceremony. Land-based experiences and knowledge are considered an asset. Experience working with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers is also considered an asset.
We are hiring for instructors who are able to teach the following courses:
INDG/ABST 1100 Canadian Indigenous Experience
INDG/ABST 1102 Indigenous Culture, Identity, and Community
INDG/ABST 1104 Canadian Indigenous Policy
INDG/ABST 1115 Indigenous Contemporary Issues
INDG/ABST 1200 Criminal Justice and Indigenous People
INDG/ABST 2100 Indigenous Community – Applied Research
INDG/ABST 2120 Canadian Indigenous Law
INDG/ABST 2230 Indigenous Community Development
INDG/ABST 2240 Urban Indigenous Strategies
Please see the link for course descriptions:
https://langara.ca/aboriginal-studies-courses
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Indigenous Studies or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience teaching Indigenous learners at the post-secondary level.
- Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities using community-based/participatory methodologies.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and a strong commitment to ensuring students are supported throughout their studies.
This position will be committed to developing Indigenous curriculum in the Department and supporting both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners. The selection process will exclusively prioritize Indigenous people, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants of Canada. We encourage all well qualified Indigenous applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit when applying for this position. We will ask applicants to provide documentation in support of their self-identification. Documentation can include, but is not limited to, Certificates of Indian Status, Métis Citizenship Cards, and Inuit beneficiary cards or documents. Community reference letters from a recognized leader or organization may also be accepted in relation to identity.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver courses in a variety of formats (in-person and online) suitable to student learning in a post-secondary environment.
- Support students through office hours and student consultations.
- Participate in developing and revising program curriculum and experiential learning opportunities.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain currency in instructional practices and approaches.
- Maintain currency in relevant subject areas, including global and/or local trends, issues, and opportunities.
- Participate in meetings and committee at the department, Faculty, and College level.
- Maintain collegial working relationships within and outside the Department in a manner consistent with the 4Rs of respect, responsibility, relevance, and reciprocity.
- Be a positive and active contributor to initiatives in the Indigenous Studies Department, Community Programs Division, Faculty of Social Sciences & Community Programs, and the College.
- Work in close collaboration and partnership with Indigenous Education and Services.
Length of appointment: August 1, 2025 - ongoing
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Salary Range: Salary placement is on snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Employee Group: LFA
Application Information: Please upload your resume and cover letter, no later than 4:30pm on the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Laura MacKay (Dean of Social Sciences and Community Programs) at
lmackay@langara.ca
or Melissa Roberts (Selection Committee Chair) at
mroberts@langara.ca
We thank you for your interest and advise that only those shortlisted will be contacted. Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
Salary Range:
$45.88 - $142.49
Salary Range Placement: Salary placement is on Langara instructors’ salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Pay Grade:
LFA Instructional
Closing Date:
Sunday, June 15 2025
People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please
contact
us.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.
We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.
Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.
About Langara College
Located in beautiful Vancouver, B.C, Canada, Langara College provides University, Career, and Continuing Studies education to more than 21,000 students annually. With more than 1,700 courses and 130 programs, Langara’s expansive academic breadth and depth allows students of all ages, backgrounds, and life stages to choose their own educational path. Langara is also known as house of teachings, a name given to it by the Musqueam people on whose unceded traditional territory the College is located.