iiyiyiu/iinuu Springboard to Health Careers_Biology_Winter-2027

Reference: CE-256206-67

Deadline Date: November 18, 2026 11:00 PM EST

THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION is hiring qualified instructors for WINTER 2027 for the following program: iiyiyiu/iinuu Springboard to Health Careers (081.CH) - a culturally relevant College program for Eeyou-Eenou students in Eeyou Istchee 

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

Dates of the Winter semester: April 6 – April 27, 2027

The course will be taught in a hybrid format:

Mon. – Fri. (hybrid)
On-line: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Apr. 6 – 9)
In-person (Mistissini): Apr. 13 – 27

TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12)
COURSE: 101-DAC-AB
TITLE: Introduction to Human Biology
HOURS: 45

BIOLOGY (101)

The course will be taught in a hybrid format. The in-person portion will take place in a Cree community.

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's in Biology, or a related life or health science, 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.
•    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.
•    Several years related teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
•    Bilingual (English/Cree) candidates preferred.
•    On-line teaching experience preferred.

Contracts are offered à la leçon and are contingent upon sufficient student enrollment in each course. 
The starting date for the course will be determined by the Centre for Continuing Education.

Throughout the semester, teachers are expected to attend cultural training, hold office hours, and participate in regular program meetings. This additional time will be compensated by the Cree School Board; the number of hours and applicable rate will be confirmed prior to contract signing.

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.