Cree Springboard to Nursing_Fall 2026_Initiation au francais

Reference: CE-237968-67

Deadline Date: May 13, 2026 11:00 PM EDT

THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION is hiring qualified instructors for FALL 2026 for the following program: Cree Springboard to Nursing (081.CN) - a culturally relevant College program for Eeyou-Eenou students in Eeyou Istchee. Dates of the Fall semester: August 17^th – Dec. 4^th, 2026

The courses are part of Cree Springboard to Nursing, a two-semester Springboard to DCS designed to offer Eeyou-Eenou students culturally rooted preparation year to further academic skills and cultural pride.

NOTE: New program name pending Board approval: iiyiyiu/iinuu Springboard to Health Careers

DISCLAIMER: This course will take place online.

TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12)
COURSE: 602-011-AB
TITLE: Initiation au francais, langue seconde
HOURS:90
SECTION(S): one (1)

FRENCH SECOND LANGUAGE (602)

• Bachelor Enseignement du français langue seconde, Linguistique, Littérature française or equivalent degree.

In addition to the above:

Successful applicants must

• Demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to culturally relevant, sensitive, and appropriate pedagogy.

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou culture, history, society and rights.

• Several years’ experience teaching French as a second language at the post – secondary level preferred.

• Preference given to candidates having direct lived experience in and knowledge of Eeyou-Eenou communities, with experience teaching in Cree classrooms and Cree speaking as assets, or, as a secondary consideration, having experience with Indigenous education and teaching Indigenous students.

• Bilingual (French/Cree) candidates preferred.

• English communication skills an asset.

• On-line teaching experience preferred.

N.B. Contracts are contingent upon sufficient student enrollment in each course.
Starting date, day/time and location for each course to be determined by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Note: The selection committee may, exceptionally, recommend to the College that pertinent additional professional and/or industrial experience be considered in lieu of the stated minimum educational requirement. Education superior to the stated minimum requirement may be substituted for professional/industrial experience at the discretion of the selection committee.

John Abbott College adheres to an Equal Access to Employment Program, and invites women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities to submit their applications.
We thank all candidates who submit their resumes for consideration. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If your work experience has changed or if you have acquired additional education since your last visit, be sure to submit your updated resume so that we may review your full career path.