2026/2027, Fall Term, Course-Based Opportunities – Department of Native Studies

The Department of Native Studies is seeking qualified Contract Academic Staff (CAS) to teach the following courses in-person in the 2026-27 Session in the Fall Term. Please apply by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three referees in a single pdf file in English to the Office of the Dean of Education (see email below), and indicate to which of the courses you are applying. The courses will run based on sufficient enrollment and budgetary approval.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree, and those holding a Ph.D. or who are at the ABD stage may be preferred. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $8,132.00 per 3 credit hour course.

Application deadline: A review of applications will begin April 30, 2026, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled.

68.155 Intro to Cree Language I
This course develops basic proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Cree, as well as some knowledge of its phonetic and grammatical structure. Cross-registered with (Francophone Studies & Languages) 58:NAT:155. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.264 Introduction to Indigenous Philosophy
This course is an introduction to Indigenous knowledge and value systems. We examine some of the fundamental features many of them have in common, how they differ from Western knowledge and value systems, and the role that power has played in shaping their interaction with the latter. Our readings will span diverse geopolitical contexts and will draw on material from a diverse range of indigenous scholars, activists and elders. Cross-registered with (Philosophy) 70:264. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

68.457 Current Issues: Native Studies
This course will cover a wide variety of current topics in the area of Native Studies. It is intended to be for senior level students and will deal with both the professional and semi-professional literature in the areas of Native issues. 3 lecture hours per week, one term.

To apply, please see the checklist below of required information, and forward a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees, in a single PDF document directly via email to Dr. Alysha Farrell at DeanofEd@Brandonu.ca and indicate to which position you are applying.

Contract Academic Staff Application Checklist
• A separate cover letter (and package) must be included for each course you want to teach.
• A cover letter that speaks to:
o Your education and experiences as an educator that illustrate how you are qualified to teach the course.
o Your understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• In your Curriculum Vitae, please include:
o Education and training background in field
o Evidence of teaching experience
o Evidence of successful post-secondary teaching experience.
o Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development, professional memberships, publication(s), conference presentations, and /or community involvement.
o Contact information for 3 references.
o Attachments showcasing successful teaching, for example, student course evaluations and previous a previous course outline if available.

Issued Apr. 23, 2026