Graduate Teaching Assistant – Indigenous Pedagogies and Curricula

Role Overview

• Assist in the development and organization of web-based resources related to Indigenizing and decolonizing teaching and learning practices.
• Assist with resource development, research, communications, and preparation of learning materials.
• Support the preparation and delivery of workshops, learning opportunities, and instructor-facing programming, including preparing materials, organizing session logistics, and assisting with facilitation as appropriate.
• Support the CTL Elder during programming and campus visits, including preparing materials and spaces, welcoming participants, and assisting with logistics and hospitality.
• Participate in weekly planning and check-in meetings with the Senior Consultant.
• Contribute to respectful, inclusive, and relational learning environments grounded in care and reciprocity.
• Assist with gathering and summarizing feedback from programming and resources to support ongoing improvement.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality, professionalism, and care when working with Indigenous knowledges, community relationships, and CTL programming.

Requirements

• Current graduate student at the University of Alberta.
• Must identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit.
• Community involvement, cultural knowledge, and lived experience working with Knowledge Keepers and Elders will be valued alongside formal academic and teaching experience.
• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in another instructional, facilitation, mentoring, or student-support role.
• Interest in Indigenous pedagogies, Indigenization, decolonization, curriculum, and teaching and learning in post-secondary education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in relational environments.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and respect for Indigenous cultural protocols and relational ways of working.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Experience with facilitation, event coordination, web content development, or educational resource development is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Confirmation of First Nation, Métis or Inuit membership or citizenship is needed before interviews
• Opportunity to gain experience in educational development, facilitation, and supportive roles