Faculty, Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Faculty, Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Position Type: Contract (January 4, 2027 – June 4, 2027)

Position Status: Vacancy

Location: On-site

Reports To: Academic Dean, Partner Programs

Hourly Rate: $33.46, plus 4% vacation pay – for up to 32 hours per week

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Academic Dean, Partner Programs, the PSW Faculty has a key role in providing teaching, knowledge dissemination, cultural support for our learners. The PSW faculty will focus on these responsibilities, while always ensuring Indigenous Knowledge, and Indigenous ways of knowing and being is privileged in program delivery.

The PSW Faculty is responsible for meeting expectations across all phases – orientation, preparation, instruction, and learner follow-up/support.

The PSW Faculty supports the Institute’s strategic priorities and adheres to the Values, Mission, and Vision of FNTI.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching, Program Development & Quality Assurance Curriculum & Outcomes

• Develop curriculum to support vocational, course, and Indigenous learning outcomes and ensure it meets learners’ needs.

• Support all learning outcomes and design appropriate teaching methodologies for achieving them and assessing learner

• Instruction & Delivery

• Prepare, instruct, and deliver courses within a cultural framework, adhering to FNTI’s “braided healing with learning”

• Deliver total contact hours over the course cycle, ensuring learner engagement through a mix of synchronous

• Assess learner performance according to the course outline and FNTI’s academic framework; be responsible for overall assessment of learner work within assigned courses.

• Cultural Framework & Protocols

• Collaborate with the Cultural Advisor to provide ceremonies and traditional teachings appropriate to meeting Indigenous learning

• Ensure Indigenous Pedagogy and Andragogy practices are implemented in the classroom wherever possible.

• Learner Support, Case Management & Debriefing

• Offer academic and learner support throughout the term of appointment (e.g., one-on-one mentoring, personalized academic guidance).

• Monitor and address academic progress, offering support and resources to ensure learner success.

• Be available for informal interactions and community gatherings that foster belonging within FNTI’s learning community; attendance strengthens connections and promotes continuity and collaboration.

• Service (Administration & Coordination)

• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) for daily lesson plans, presentations, and communication with students in advance of and during curriculum delivery.

• Participate in assessment/evaluation of the alignment of program curriculum, policies, and practices with program goals and

• Attend faculty and cross-team meetings, as

• Debriefing/Program Evaluation: Following instructional activities and/or throughout the semester/academic year, participate in debriefing/program evaluation sessions with the teaching team and program leadership to review outcomes, address challenges, and contribute to ongoing course and program

• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered member of the College of Nurses Ontario, and in good standing, or equivalent.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a health care environment or related health care setting.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills;

• Ability to perform in a complex, fast paced environment while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality;

• Ability to act as the leader in the classroom;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Excellent written and oral communications skills;

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research as part of storyboard development;

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and successfully with Indigenous communities and organizations;

• Ability to build effective relationships in a cross-cultural setting, specifically as it relates to Indigenous cultures;

• Familiarity with content development tools/programs;

• Ability to think strategically and analytically with attention to detail; and,

• Ability to work flexible hours when

Notes:

• Instruction is onsite at the Indigenous Learning Center; 314 Airport Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

• Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

• FNTI is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), applicants may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

• FNTI provides preference to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry who self-identify.