NCFNG Professional Development Programs

Call for Sessional Instructors for courses related to First Nation’s Governance, Administration, and Management: University of Victoria ~ School of Public Administration

Application deadline extended to: 9:00 am, Monday, January 21, 2008
The School of Public Administration is looking for instructors for a pilot program in First Nations Governance, Administration and Management to be delivered in early 2008.
This pilot is part of the development of a for-credit certificate program supported by a partnership between the National Centre for First Nations Governance and the University of Victoria.
The instructors would teach one or both of two five-day intensive sessions with about 20 participants each at the University of Victoria.
Instructors will be supported by guest speakers and/or co- instructors based in First Nations communities.
The instructors will work from already prepared course materials.

The first session (February 18 to 22, 2008) consists of a broad introduction to First Nations governance arrangements past and present and what strategies are needed for communities to develop community specific governance systems that reflect the new reality in First Nations governance and administration.
The second session (March 17-21, 2008) consists of an in-depth preparation for the management of organizational systems and dynamics related to governance within First Nations communities.

Preliminary Course Outline:

Session One
February 18	Aboriginal rights, challenges and opportunities
February 19	Constitutional underpinnings and moving governance forward
February 20	New approaches to First Nations governance
February 21	Community governance goals
February 22	The realities of government, administration and management
Session Two
March 17	What it means to be a leader in the community
March 18	Key components of community planning
March 19	How strategic thinking leads to strategic planning
March 20	Skill building in information system, financial management and human resource management
March 21	Managing community based initiatives

Applicants should have a Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline and be sensitive and respectful of Aboriginal communities, cultural differences, diversity, and differing learning styles and goals. Applicants should be able to integrate First Nations issues, perspectives and knowledge into their teaching.
In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to Aboriginal Peoples. Candidates from this group, who wish to qualify for preferential consideration, are encouraged to self-identify.
Remuneration for the position will be consistent with sessional instructors’ salary scale (CUPE 4163). Total stipend per course is valued from $4,556 – 5,768, depending on qualifications. If a course co-instructed, the stipend will be split. Candidates who live outside Victoria will be reimbursed for travel and accommodation at University of Victoria standard rates. If you are interested in teaching one or both sessions please send your resume to:

Alison DuBois, Project Coordinator
School of Public Administration
University of Victoria
procoord@uvic.ca or fax 250-721-6218

Revised Application deadline: 9:00 am, Monday, January 21, 2008
Preferential Hire: Aboriginal Persons