Indigenous Curriculum Consultant

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This position has a term length of 4 months.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta's work is rooted in a commitment to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed and thriving connections are fostered while honouring Indigenous identities, languages, cultures and world views.

The Alberta School of Business is seeking an Indigenous Curriculum Consultant Developer to collaborate with a team of 10 instructors to meaningfully and respectfully integrate Indigenous business perspectives, histories, and ways of knowing into a four-course undergraduate sequence (100-, 200-, 300-, and 400-level).

This project involves the incorporation Indigenous content, including a curated set of video resources, into course design and delivery. The consultant will play a central advisory role in identifying appropriate learning outcomes at each level, guiding instructors in the effective pedagogical use of the video materials, and ensuring that integration aligns with cultural protocols, Indigenous scholarship, and best practices in Indigenization and decolonization. Content should be tied back to business and the theme of each course. 

The consultant will also advise on the most appropriate instructional approaches for delivery of curriculum, including whether content should be led by Indigenous instructors, co-taught, or supported through other relational models.

The consultant should create an implementation plan, including a professional development guide for instructors. 

This work will be supported through collaboration with faculty members and other supports available at the university to assist with resource development and research support.

Curriculum and Learning Outcome Development

• Work collaboratively with course instructors to establish appropriate learning outcomes for Indigenous business and historical content across four undergraduate course levels (introductory through advanced).
• Ensure learning outcomes reflect developmental progression in student understanding and engagement.

Content Integration and Pedagogical Guidance

• Review and advise on the effective use of video materials within each course.
• Recommend complementary readings, learning activities, assessments, and reflective exercises that support the videos and deepen learning.
• Provide guidance on integrating Indigenous perspectives authentically rather than as additive or superficial content.

Cultural Integrity and Protocol

• Ensure that curriculum integration is culturally respectful, accurate, and aligned with Indigenous pedagogies and community-led approaches.
• Advise instructors on appropriate protocols, relational accountability, and trauma-informed practices in teaching Indigenous histories.

Instructional Delivery Advising

• Provide recommendations regarding:
  • Indigenous-led instruction vs. non-Indigenous facilitation
  • Guest Knowledge Keeper involvement
  • Co-teaching or community partnership approaches

Collaboration and Faculty Support

• Facilitate working sessions with instructors to support course redesign and implementation.
• Collaborate with institutional partners, including the Indigenous librarian, to identify resources and supports.

Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

• Recommend tools or approaches for evaluating student learning and curriculum effectiveness.
• Support revisions based on instructor feedback and student experience.

Required Qualifications

• Must identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in Indigenous Studies, Education, Business, History, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous histories, worldviews, and contemporary realities, particularly as they intersect with business, economics, governance, and leadership.
• Experience supporting curriculum development, Indigenization, or decolonizing approaches in post-secondary settings.
• Experience working with Knowledge Keepers, Elders, or Indigenous community partners.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills, with a commitment to relational, respectful collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and Indigenous education frameworks.
• Strong understanding of the legacy and ongoing impacts of colonialism, including Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop.
• Knowledge of Indigenous research and education ethics is an asset.

This role requires confirmation of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit membership or citizenship. Those selected for an interview will be asked for documentation of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit membership or citizenship prior to having an interview.

Application Instructions

Interested consultants are invited to submit:

• A brief cover letter outlining relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• (Optional) Examples of related curriculum or educational work

In accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta, this position is excluded from the bargaining unit.