Employment Opportunity
Bachelor of Indigenous Justice, Curriculum Developer
Contract
Are you passionate about advancing Indigenous justice through education?
Do you have experience in curriculum development and a deep understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems, legal principles, and restorative justice?
If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you!
First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is seeking a Curriculum Developer to help shape transformative learning experiences for learners in the Bachelor of Indigenous Justice program. This role involves developing hybrid course content rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing and aligned with FNTI’s teaching philosophy, program goals, and course outcomes.
If you are committed to Indigenous education, have experience in justice-related fields, and want to contribute to innovative, community-based learning—join us in helping to shape the future of Indigenous justice education.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Master of Education or related justice field (LL.M/J.D) and 3 years of working experience in a related justice field as it pertains to post-secondary education.
• Experience with an Indigenous Institute is an asset, or a combination of education, training and experience which FNTI deems to be equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge in the history and context of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including the Truth and Reconciliation process and report, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP); and Indian Control of Indian Education, Indigenous ways of teaching and learning and Indigenous language revitalization.
• Knowledge of Indigenous prophesies; natural law; Indigenous Governance, legal principles, systems and orders; traditional systems of justice considered an asset.
• Able to work remotely

• Develop course content that aligns and supports the course outline and learning outcomes provided,
• Apply AODA, UDL, Indigenous and adult learning principles to learning activities,
• Integrate Program Advisory Circle feedback into curriculum content, as applicable.
• Draft curriculum documents on a prescribed FNTI template with pre- determined course learning outcomes that include:
• class topics,
• assessments,
• assessment rubrics,
• class schedule of learning activities,
• list of learning resources (print, video, etc.),
• notes for instructors,
• PDFs of all print learning materials, handouts, graphics, lecture slides and functioning web links to online resources.
• Each course is compensated to a maximum of 135 hours of development over a defined and negotiated period to be set with each developer.
• Time is inclusive of independent work, guided work and required meetings with the FNTI team to review deliverable expectations and ensure that development aligns with FNTI teaching methodologies.