The University of New Brunswick Fredericton welcomes applications for the position of Coordinator Wabanaki Language Revival with the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre. This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week), 1-year term position with a salary range of $47,992 - $62,389 per annum.
The Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre (MWC), located on traditional territory of Wolastoqiyik UNB's Fredericton campus, provides a learning environment for Indigenous students to develop a strong cultural foundation as well as academic and professional skills.
Reporting to the Director of the Mi'kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre, the role of the Coordinator is to coordinate/implement numerous critical language revitalization efforts, including but not limited to language nests, language camps for students and communities, and an East Coast language gathering to be created, organized, and implemented by the Coordinator, in conjunction with Elders and language keepers.
Position summary:
- Coordinate meetings and materials.
- Establish the MWC Language Committee and develop the Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey Language Strategy
- Support the directive for the Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey Language Strategy identified by the MWC Language Committee.
- Establish an MWC database for all language development services, apps, courses, programs, publications, and other resources pertaining to good practices in language renewal.
- Continue the development of language apps serving both Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey language learners.
- Create, organize, and facilitate the annual East Coast Language Gathering. Create opportunities for UNB students to present research, publications, and presentations about language revival strategies, planning, and policy best practices for language revival.
- Explore the Council of Canada Summer Immersion programs to ensure TRC Calls to Action provide transference of grants, bursaries, and scholarships to Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey students.
- Develop language modules for the Wabanaki Collection; a resource portal online, housed and hosted by MWC.
- Responsible for a language and identity literature review and annotated bibliography.
Requirements/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred. 1-3 years of related experience.
- Knowledge of Wabanaki language systems, ceremonies, and traditions.
- Knowledge in the areas of Indigenous language, linguistics, critical theory, history, and indigenous studies.
- Ability to negotiate various worldviews and knowledge systems well.
- Proficiency in digital literacy programs and computer applications.
- Experience using large databases.
Closing date for applications is April 7, 2022 4:30PM.
This position is covered by the terms and conditions contained in the Collective Agreement negotiated between UNB and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551.
The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
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