Iyeskuwiiu (IK) Program_English-Winter 2027

Reference: CE-255410-67

Deadline Date: November 09, 2026 11:00 PM EST

Iyeskuwiiu Program

THE CENTRE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION is hiring qualified instructors for Fall 2026 for thefollowing program: Iyeskuwiiu- a culturally relevant College program for Eeyou-Eenou students in Eeyou Istchee. The courses are part of Iyeskuwiiu, a two-semester Springboard to DCS designed to offer Eeyou-Eenou students a culturally-rooted preparation year to further academic skills and cultural pride. Dates of the Winter semester: January 4^th – April 21st, 2027. Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00 - 5:00 pm. 

TYPE OF CONTRACTS: CHARGE DE COURS (À LA LEÇON) (1-2.12)
COURSE: 603-101-CL
TITLE: Sub-Arctic Literature
HOURS: 60
SECTION(S): one (1)

DISCLAIMER: This course will take place online.

ENGLISH (603)

• Bachelor’s degree in English or equivalent.

OR

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter. 

OR

• High School Diploma AND demonstrated experience directly related to the subject matter.

AND

• Excellent English communication skills essential.

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 related teaching experience 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 (English/Cree) candidates preferred. 

• On-line teaching experience preferred.

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.