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For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time position available:

Instructor, Aboriginal Arts and Design Program
Salary: $60,300 to $92,616 per year
August 18, 2025 to ongoing 
Location: Peace River Correctional Centre

Nature and Scope of Work

The instructor will plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate instruction in modules of the Aboriginal Arts and Design Program (AADP), Academic Upgrading (AU), and/or a focus on Career and Technology Studies (CTS) credits. Instruction takes place in a traditional face-to-face classroom at the Peace River Learning Centre within the Peace River Correctional Centre. The instructor will assemble materials, demonstrate traditional craft techniques, assist individual learners to enhance skills and complete assignments/projects, and evaluate whether learners achieve competency. There will be opportunities to instruct AU and CTS courses as well. The instructor reports to the Chair Community Learning Support and Corrections Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare lessons for each module
• Deliver lessons and evaluate learners’ skill development
• Manage learners’ performance
• Assist with program and curriculum development
• Manage the identification and assembly of module materials
• Work within the protocols of the Correctional Centre

Assets

• University Studies in Arts
• 1 year experience teaching Aboriginal Arts
• Diploma in Aboriginal Cultural Arts or related field
• Ability to speak Cree or Dene
• Experience teaching adults
• Experience teaching in an aboriginal or remote community
• Experience teaching in a correctional facility
• Comfortable with teaching Career and Technology Studies

Instruction

• Use a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
• Promote learning by incorporating appropriate activities and considering the experiential backgrounds of the students.
• Communicate with students in ways they can understand (oral, visual, kinaesthetic) and by providing lessons and instructions through lecture, handouts, demonstrations, discussions, and simulations.
• Keep accurate records of student marks, interviews, case conferences, and other indicators of progress, and submit, as required.
• Participate in course development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Peers to enhance the instructional environment for students.
• Initiate and manage academic and behavioural intervention strategies as necessary.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, managing resources, and demonstrating respect for others.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in the field.
• Maintain confidentiality of information by keeping student records and personal information secure and confidential.
• Submit student evaluations and reports as required.

Student Relations

• Show common courtesy and respect for individual differences, including cultural and special needs.
• Encourage students to take pride in their performance and progress.
• Use positive feedback, encouragement, and constructive advice whenever possible.
• Encourage students to review and reflect on their performance.
• Establish clear, consistent, and reasonable expectations for student behaviour.
• Be positive and helpful to other students and staff.
• Assist students in accessing college services.

Administrative Duties

• Complete monthly student evaluations and reports for PRCC Administration.
• Monitor supply inventory and request supplies in a fiscally responsible manner through the Programs Administrator.
• Monitor tool inventory daily and report any defects or discrepancies to the Programs Administrator.
• Participate in weekly tool inventory checks, with the Programs Administrator, in adherence with PRCC policies.
• Keep a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring classroom is clean and by reporting unsafe conditions as required.
• Attend daily meetings with the PRCC Administration and other stakeholders.
• Ensure workspaces, offices and tool cabinets are kept secure, as per PRCC procedures and policies.
• Monitor supply inventory and order needed supplies in a fiscally responsible manner.

Adherence to College Values

• Adhere to College policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Set professional improvement goals and work with the supervisor in the performance appraisal process.
• Consult and collaborate with other staff and the supervisor to meet college goals.
• Work as a member of the college team to overcome barriers to student success.
• Attend meetings and provide input and feedback as required.
• Contribute to the positive image of the college.
• Be familiar with the mission, vision, and mandate of the college.

Successful candidate must provide college or university transcripts and criminal record check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2213 to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB  T0G 2A3 Or fax resume to: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: August 10, 2025

Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.