Job Description

Reporting to the Dean, Innovation, and collaborating with staff within the Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support, the Researcher, Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainability within Indigenous Knowing and Doing will work with faculty and staff across the Academic Division to help develop and initiate an interdisciplinary and transcultural approach to sustainability education and integration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals at Sheridan. The incumbent will work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders in the research and development of presentations and reports on transcultural approaches and practices within sustainability education and practice. An integral part of the work will be to help ensure that faculty members and staff have access to reports and group learning opportunities that recognize sustainability and interdisciplinarity as key concepts and practices within Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. This work will support consideration of a model for sustainability within teaching and learning at Sheridan based on Indigenous ways of knowing and doing, Western approaches (e.g., Sustainable Development Goals), and other complementary transcultural approaches. It is intended as part of on-going resourced work that will address sustainability as being based on distinct approaches with their own integrity. The research will help inform Sheridan’s path forward for implementation of sustainability education and interdisciplinary problem-based learning that addresses real-world social, environmental and economic challenges based on social justice.

What You’ll be Doing

• Establishing and maintaining close relationships with the Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support and Academic stakeholders on campus to ensure work is grounded, aligned, and collaborative
• Providing research, writing reports, and engaging in presentations to support working groups and committees within the Academic area and across divisions that are developing an approach to integrating and implementing sustainability education and interdisciplinary problem-based learning
• Providing support for the design and creation of teaching and learning resources, workshops, and special events on a transcultural approach to sustainability that recognizes Indigenous ways of knowing and doing
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have a high level of intercultural competence coupled with a deep understanding of the application of principles of inclusivity.

You bring understanding of Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing and Indigenous Protocols with respect to research (relevance, respect, responsibility, reciprocity).

You are student centred with a passion for facilitating student success and enhancing the student experience.

You have excellent project management skills with the ability to manage tight timelines and set clear objectives.

You bring knowledge of emerging trends and issues affecting sustainability education and interdisciplinary problem-based learning at the post-secondary level along with the ability to research, analyze and summarize information.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• 4 year degree (Master’s degree preferred) in any area of expertise related to sustainability studies, environmental education, or community education and development
• Knowledge of the SDGs within sustainability teaching and learning or practice
• Some experience and expertise in research and planning projects
• Experience teaching or engaged in support services within a post-secondary institution preferred
• Preference for a candidate who identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
• Strong knowledge and connection to Indigenous Knowledges and languages
• Connection to Indigenous Nations and communities
• Understanding of settler colonialism and its impact on trauma and violence, truth and reconciliation
• Understanding of the traditional and treaty lands that Sheridan resides upon, including the territory of Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Wendat, Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and Anishinabek nations an asset

Who We Are:

“Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives.  Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community”.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus) once normal campus operations resume. This position is currently working remotely.
Employee Group: Non-Teaching Academic
Hourly Range: $47.00 - $50.00
Application Details: This is a temporary part-time position that will continue up until March 31, 2022.
Application Deadline: November 17, 2021

Sheridan is deeply committed to promoting diversity, advancing equity and fostering a culture of inclusion. Therefore, we invite applications from marginalized and equity-seeking groups.

Persons with a disability may contact the Human Resources department to request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.