Manager, Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning

Manager, Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning

Position Type: Full-Time / Contract (one year)

Position Status: New Position

Location: Remote

Reports To: Director, Quality Assurance

Hourly Rate: $36.81, plus 4% vacation pay

About FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute)

Established in 1985, First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is an Indigenous-owned and governed post-secondary institution accredited by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC). Operating from Tyendinaga on the Bay of Quinte and virtually, FNTI delivers community-driven programs grounded in Indigenous knowledge, connecting learners to their communities while pursuing meaningful education.

Position Summary

The Manager, Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning provides strategic and operational leadership to strengthen teaching excellence, Indigenous pedagogies, and continuous quality improvement across FNTI. Reporting to the Director, Quality Assurance, the Manager fosters collaborative Communities of Practice among faculty, staff, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to advance innovative, culturally grounded teaching and learning practices that support FNTI's strategic priorities.

Hiring Posting Note: As the inaugural Manager, the Manager will be responsible for the creation of the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning, as well as map out a 3-year plan for staggered growth and development for leadership review.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Development

• Provide operational and educational leadership for the Indigenous Centre for Teaching and Learning in alignment with the director of quality assurance
• 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
• Support organizational capacity building through educational leadership and continuous improvement.

Communities of Practice and Faculty Development

• Develop, facilitate, and sustain communities of practice that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and reflective practice among faculty and staff
• Create opportunities for instructors, knowledge holders, and academic leaders to engage in dialogue around teaching effectiveness and Indigenous pedagogies
• Design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate faculty development, onboarding, mentoring, workshops, and center programming
• Support academic teams in faculty onboarding, mentoring, and ongoing development
• Foster a culture of inquiry, peer learning, and continuous improvement across academic programs

Indigenous Teaching and Learning Excellence

• Promote and support Indigenous teaching and learning approaches grounded in worldviews, cultural knowledge, and community-based learning
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to strengthen curriculum design, implementation, and renewal
• Develop and curate educational resources supporting effective teaching and meaningful learning experiences
• Support land-based, experiential, and culturally responsive learning opportunities
• Respect Indigenous knowledge protocols, community relationships, and appropriate knowledge sharing processes
• Encourage innovative and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning
• Support faculty in the effective pedagogical use of digital environments, educational technologies, and hybrid teaching
• Provide guidance on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and learning analytics, aligned with institutional educational values
• Collaborate with IT and other institutional areas to strengthen technology enhanced teaching and learning

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Support academic quality assurance processes including program review, curriculum renewal, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with academic teams to assess and enhance teaching and learning outcomes
• Collect and analyze center data and feedback to evaluate faculty development and initiatives, reporting findings to leadership
• Contribute to institutional quality assurance reporting and accreditation requirements
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools supporting academic excellence and quality assurance

Community and Partnership Engagement

• Build and maintain respectful relationships with First Nations communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, partner institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Support community-informed approaches to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate opportunities for community participation in educational programming and curriculum development.
• Represent FNTI in external networks, committees, and educational partnerships related to Indigenous teaching and learning.

Operational and People Leadership

• Provide supervision, mentorship, and support to Centre staff and project teams.
• Manage Centre budgets, resources, projects, and operational activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, work plans, and funding proposals as required.
• Ensure Centre activities align with institutional policies, strategic priorities, and quality assurance processes.
• Champion a culturally safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

Education

• 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.

Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lived experience as an Indigenous person and/or experience within Indigenous-controlled educational environments.
• Knowledge of Indigenous research methodologies, community-based education, and Ontario post-secondary quality assurance standards.
• Experience facilitating hybrid learning communities.

Core Competencies

• Indigenous educational leadership and capacity buildingFacilitation and adult learning (communities of practice)Strategic thinking, collaboration and knowledge mobilization
• Curriculum, program development and quality assurance
• Relationship building and community engagement

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

FNTI is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), applicants may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

To request accommodation during the application process, please contact with the job title and accommodation details.

FNTI provides preference to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry who self-identify.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting:

• A cover letter outlining interest and qualifications

• A current resume

Applications must be submitted online through the FNTI Careers site by November 1, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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