Indigenous Communication Arts Lecturer - Regina, Canada - First Nations University of Canada

First Nations University of Canada

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Regina, Canada

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Indigenous Communication Arts Lecturer

Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts

5 Year term position (July 15, August 31, 2029)

Regina Campus

The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) allows students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life and preserving, protecting, and interpreting First Nations people's history, language, culture, and artistic heritage. FNUniv is a unique learning place specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing postsecondary education for Indigenous and nonIndigenous students within a culturally supportive environment.
The First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.
FNUniv's values include wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality.

Duties:

Deliver a course load of five courses per academic year.
Development and supervision of students' Internships for INCA 290 and INCA 490; and
Contribute to the curriculum and delivery of INCA Summer Institutes INCA 200 and INCA 400
Have a working knowledge of news values, local news, audience engagement, news production, current affairs, specialty show production, Indigenous news, documentary production.
Have a working knowledge and experience mentoring students and entry level journalists in focusing stories, interviewing, research, editing.
Instruct in a variety of introductorytoadvanced undergraduate courses in broadcast news techniques.
Participate in development of new curriculum to expand course offerings in Indigenous Journalism and Communication.
Assist in organizing and maintaining equipment used in audio and video production.
Assist with developing and implementing recruiting strategies for the INCA programs and special projects.
Contribute to building innovative approaches to teaching in the Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts program.
Contribute to the continued academic development of the Indigenous Journalism and Communication Arts programs.
Serve as representative for the Indigenous Communication & Fine Arts program on various academic committees.
Other related duties as assigned by the INCA Program Coordinator

Qualifications:

A Masters degree preferably in Indigenous Communication, Journalism and/or Indigenous Studies. A combination of education and relevant experience will be taken into consideration.
Have a minimum of 20 years journalism experience.

- have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Have a working knowledge of news values, local news, audience engagement, news production, current affairs, specialty show production, Indigenous news, documentary production.
Have a working knowledge and experience mentoring students and entry level journalists in focusing stories, interviewing, research, editing.
A thorough knowledge of Indigenous and general news production.
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level, including short term and semester long terms.
Knowledge of journalistic ethics and standards.
Ability to teach and support student projects.

Close date:
May 29, 2024

Start Date:
July 15, 2024

First Nations University of Canada would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position. Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume._