BRANDON UNIVERSITY

FACULTY

VACANCY

SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR OPPORTUNITY

PENT

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education Integrated Program

The Native Studies Department is seeking qualified, sessional instructors to teach the following three credit hour courses during the Spring/Summer of 2023. The instructor will be responsible for content delivery with expectations consistent with offerings of this course within the appropriate department. Qualified candidates must possess strong teaching, communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness.

68.253 Native Organizations Monday to Thursday April 3 – 27 1:30 – 4:00 PM

An outline of the history and development of Native organizations in Canada and their roles in the lives of Indian, Métis, Non-Status Indian and Inuit peoples. Some attention will be paid to the relationships between governments and Native organizations.

68.356 Images of the Indian Monday to Thursday April 3 – 27 5:00 – 7:30 PM

Hollywood movies have always defined "Indianness" for the general public, continually filtering and reinventing the concept of "Indian" through prevailing attitudes, trends and prejudices. This course will explore the ways in which North America Indians and Indigenous peoples around the world have been depicted in film. It will consider the effects of stereotyping on Native North American culture, and what these stereotypes reveal about Canadian, American and world history.

68.250 Aboriginal Women Writers Monday to Thursday May 1 – 25 1:30 – 4:00 PM

Some of the most striking contemporary literature in North America today is that written by Aboriginal women. This course examines the antecedents and influence of the major Aboriginal women writers. Writers whose work will be studied include Paula Gunn Allen, Louise Erdrich, Joy Harjo, Leslie Marmon Silko, and Lucy Tapahonso, among others.

68.370 Seminar on Native Government Monday to Thursday May 29 – June 22 5:00 – 7:30 PM

An examination, in seminar format, of Native government systems prior to Confederation during the 1867 to 1985 period, and since 1986. The course will consider indigenous systems at the time Canadian government authority was first established, self-government under the various Indian Acts of Canada, and recent initiatives involving the restoration of Native government systems outside the Indian Act.

68.151 Intro. to Native Studies I Monday to Thursday June 26 – July 20 9:00 – 11:30 AM

A basic course designed to acquaint the student with the area of Native Studies. Native Studies I covers the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian Government, including Treaties, the Indian Act, Reserve systems, political and constitutional questions, family issues, education, health care, economic development, the justice system and land claims.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the topic of instruction.

Salary: $6314/3 credit hour course

Application deadline: December 9, 2022 or until position is filled

Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, a tentative course outline, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, and the names of three referees in a single pdf file to:

John Minshull

Brandon University

Email: minshullj@brandonu.ca

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.