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Part-Time Instructor Opportunities:

Native Early Childhood Education Diploma

Aboriginal Community Services Worker Program

First Nations Business Administration Certificate

Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute is inviting applications from qualified individuals for contract teaching positions.  These teaching positions are required for the upcoming year starting in September 2005.  Each program is offered in a modular format, with students attending four two-week on-campus modules per year.  These positions require flexibility and some intensive instruction hours during the on-campus sessions in Thunder Bay as well as with preparation, marking and student support by telephone and email while students are in their home communities.

Teachers are required for the following subject areas:

• Mathematics
• Accounting
• Spreadsheet management
• Human resources
• First Nations funding arrangements
• Marketing
• Computer applications
• Communications: written, oral and interpersonal
• Ojibway language
• Social services and health specifically as related to First Nations
• Cultural awareness
• Community development
• Early childhood education
• Child development, health and nutrition

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in the appropriate field of study;
• 3 - 5 years related experience;
• An understanding of First Nations culture;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Experience in adult education is preferred..

Fluency in either Ojibway or Cree would also be an asset.

Interested candidates are requested to submit a resume and cover letter with references by Friday, August 26, 2005 to: