Pathway to Post-Secondary Education Instructor

PATHWAYS TO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR

Academic Quality and Excellence

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Academic Quality and Excellence, The Pathways to Post-Secondary Education Instructor is responsible for delivering introductory courses through synchronous virtual instruction to prepare students for a successful transition to post- secondary education. The incumbent provides instruction, assesses student learning, and creates an inclusive, culturally responsive, and supportive learning environment that fosters academic skill development, confidence, and independent learning. Working collaboratively with program staff, the instructor supports students in developing the knowledge, skills, and readiness needed to pursue post-secondary studies An Instructor is required from January 15, 2027 – February 19, 2027 and/or February 20 – March 19, 2027, for the following courses:

MTL.1050 Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing

MTL.1120 Pathways to Success: Setting My Own Journey

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Education Degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience teaching or working with adult and Indigenous individuals
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 with ability to use Zoom and/or Teams
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to create a positive working and learning environment
• Understanding of cultural and language influences specific to adult learners in Northern communities
• Understanding of wrap-around supports to ensure student success
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Commitment to supporting students attaining educational goals
• Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)

UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.

UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion). The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

COMPETITION TYPE: Open Competition to Public

COMPETITION NUMBER: 26-139

CLOSING DATE: November 24, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $67,539 to $102,811 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable and Instructor Education Supplement if applicable

POSITION CLASSIFICATION: College Instructor

POSITION LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TYPE: Casual Position