Manager, Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning

FNTI First Nations Technical Institute

. Provide operational and educational leadership for the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$37 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational and educational leadership for the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning
Collaborate with leadership to establish priorities and goals aligned with institutional plans
Lead initiatives promoting excellence in Indigenous teaching, learning, and curriculum development
Identify emerging trends and innovative practices in Indigenous and post-secondary education
Develop, facilitate, and sustain Communities of Practice among faculty and staff
Design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate faculty development, onboarding, mentoring, workshops, and Centre programming
Support academic teams in faculty onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development
Promote Indigenous teaching and learning approaches grounded in worldviews, cultural knowledge, and community-based learning
Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders on curriculum design, implementation, and renewal
Develop and curate educational resources
Support land-based, experiential, culturally responsive, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning
Provide guidance on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and learning analytics
Collaborate with IT and institutional areas to strengthen technology-enhanced teaching and learning
Support program review, curriculum renewal, academic quality assurance, and continuous improvement
Collect and analyze Centre data and feedback and report findings to leadership
Contribute to quality assurance reporting and accreditation requirements
Develop policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools supporting academic excellence
Build relationships with First Nations communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, partner institutions, and external stakeholders
Facilitate community participation in educational programming and curriculum development
Represent FNTI in external networks, committees, and educational partnerships
Supervise, mentor, and support Centre staff and project teams
Manage Centre budgets, resources, projects, and operational activities
Prepare reports, presentations, work plans, and funding proposals
Ensure Centre activities align with institutional policies, strategic priorities, and quality assurance processes
Champion a culturally safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment
Create the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning and map out a three-year plan for staggered growth and development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Education, Indigenous Studies, Adult Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Leadership, or a related field
A combination of education, Indigenous knowledge, lived experience, and demonstrated expertise may be considered
Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Indigenous education, teaching and learning, curriculum development, faculty development, or academic quality assurance
Experience leading projects, initiatives, or teams within a post-secondary, Indigenous, or community-based educational environment
Demonstrated experience facilitating professional learning and Communities of Practice
Experience working collaboratively with First Nations communities, Elders, Knowledge Holders, and Indigenous organizations
Experience with program review, quality assurance, curriculum development, or continuous improvement processes is considered an asset
Deep understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing, learning transmission, instructional design, and adult learning principles
Strong knowledge of Indigenous post-secondary environments and quality assurance frameworks
Excellent facilitation, coaching, project management, and relationship-building skills
Ability to work respectfully within cultural protocols, demonstrating a commitment to relational accountability and reciprocity
Lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or experience within Indigenous-controlled educational environments is preferred
Knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies, community-based education, and Ontario post-secondary quality assurance standards is preferred
Experience facilitating hybrid learning communities is preferred
Willing and able to travel occasionally and work overtime as required
Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada
Cover letter and current resume required

Benefits

Comp & perks

4% vacation pay
Accommodation available during the recruitment process
Preference provided to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry who self-identify