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 capac

Employment type
Fixed Contract

Work arrangement
Yes