Department Information
Aurora College's mission is to demonstrate leadership in the delivery of relevant and meaningful education and research rooted in strong connections to Northern land, tradition, community and people.
Job Information
The Instructor, General Studies (English) is responsible for the planning, organization, instruction, delivery, and evaluation of post-secondary educational programming for adults. Located in Fort Smith, NT and reporting to the Program Head, General Studies program, this position requires you to instruct courses related to the General Studies program and primarily the English courses within, evaluating the courses, and recommending changes/ improvements as required. You will also be required to teach in other programs in the School of Arts and Science, the School of Health and Human Services, and the School of Education, in addition to courses in other programs such as Developmental Studies. You will manage and maintains a learning environment that is conducive to providing the highest level of education possible within their area of specialization.
Instruction can be scheduled in a number of ways depending on the delivery approach of the particular course and/or program (e.g. semester, block, distance delivery, evening). You may be required to teach courses or modules in community locations or other campuses from time to time as required by the design format of the particular program. Instructors must instruct to defined course objectives and program standards. Some standards are set by relevant external accreditation organizations, associations, agencies, government departments, and/or boards. You must maintain currency of knowledge and expertise through regular professional development, work experience and study, and must maintain any certifications and/or licenses, etc. as required by the Collective Agreement and program needs.
You may be required to instruct in field day camp settings in multi seasonal conditions (fall, winter, spring) for up to two weeks per year. During these day camp settings, you will be exposed to seasonal elements including extreme cold and other weather conditions, insects, and wildlife.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Master’s Degree in English or related education; and three (3) years of instructional experience teaching English at a post-secondary level.
Two (2) years of experience working in education of Indigenous students in northern communities will also be included in the three (3) years of experience indicated above.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.