Instructor, Mental Health and Addiction Program

Employment Opportunity

 

Instructor, Mental Health and Addiction Program

 

Position Type: Contract

Position Status: Vacancy

Location: Remote

Reports To: Dean, Partner Programs

Hourly Rate: $33.46, plus 4% vacation pay

About FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute)

FNTI is an Indigenous-owned and governed post-secondary institution dedicated to serving Indigenous learners. Established in 1985, FNTI has graduated over 4,000 students through certificate, diploma, and degree programs delivered in partnership with Ontario’s colleges and universities.

As a First Nation-mandated, not-for-profit, and registered charitable organization accredited by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC), FNTI delivers a range of post-secondary programming grounded in Indigenous knowledge and community connection. Through its community-driven and intensive delivery model, FNTI enables learners to remain connected to their families and communities while pursuing meaningful educational and career pathways.

Since the Indigenous Institute Act, 2017, FNTI has advanced the development of independently accredited degree programs, created by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people. Programming is delivered from its main campus in Tyendinaga on the Bay of Quinte, as well as virtually.

Position Summary

 

We would like to welcome interested applicants to apply for our Mental Health and Addictions program (MHA) instructor opportunity.

 

Instructors at FNTI plan, facilitate, and assess curriculum delivered through a variety of instructional models and locations. Faculty are contracted for each delivery session, which includes planning, professional development, instructional delivery, and the assessment and evaluation of student learning and grading.

 

Under the direction of the Dean, Partner College and University Programs, faculty play a key role in teaching and knowledge dissemination, providing cultural support to learners, and contributing to administration, coordination, research, and community engagement.

 

In carrying out these responsibilities, faculty are committed to ensuring that Indigenous Knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing and being are prioritized in program development and delivery, while supporting the strategic priorities of the Institute and adhering to the Values, Mission, and Vision of FNTI.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, instruct, and deliver courses in a cultural framework, while adhering to FNTI’s “braided healing with learning” approach
• Incorporate Indigenous knowledges, ways of knowing/being, and Indigenous worldview and ensure quality assurance while planning and developing appropriate lessons, teachings and practices for classroom facilitation/conversations and methodologies to address the learning outcomes
• Provide academic and cultural supports to learners, while evaluating learner progress/achievement

• Support all learning outcomes (vocational, course and Indigenous) and design appropriate teaching methodologies for meeting those learning outcomes
• Support the strategic priorities of the institute while adhering to the Values, Mission and Vision Statement.
• Provide support and mentorship to learners outside of the scheduled class times as required
• Facilitate space for inclusion of medicines and traditional healing practices to our learners during each course
• Collaborate with the Cultural Advisor to provide ceremonies, traditional teachings that are appropriate to meeting the Indigenous learning outcomes and ensure the cultural framework is followed (opening and closings, smudging, circles, drumming and singing and cultural practices)
• Ensure Indigenous Pedagogy and Andragogy practices are implemented, and Adult Learning Principles are followed in the classroom wherever possible
• Attend training, seminars and meetings are required

 

Qualifications

• A combination of Indigenous knowledge and teachings, training and experience which FNTI deems to be appropriate to the role, or

• A Degree or diploma in a relevant field and at least three years teaching in a postsecondary environment and experience working with Indigenous learners and communities
• Demonstrated knowledge of the history of Indigenous peoples and communities
• Experience in delivering high quality teaching and curriculum development at the postsecondary level or equivalent education and experience as a practitioner in a related field
• 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
• Committed to Indigenous self-determination and educational equity
• Collaborative, flexible, and culturally respectful

 

Conditions of Employment

• Willing and able to travel occasionally and work overtime as required.
• Successful candidates must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Ontario, Canada.

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.

To request accommodation during the application process, please contact [email protected] with the job title and accommodation details.

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting:

• A cover letter outlining interest and qualifications
• A current resume

Applications must be submitted online through the FNTI Careers site by April 26, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Posting Date:

April 15, 2026

Application Deadline:

April 26, 2026