Term Instructors - First Nations Speech-Language Assistant Program (FNSL)

NVIT anticipates the need for multiple term instructors to teach courses in the First Nations Speech-Language Assistant (FNSL) program and invites applications from qualified candidates.  NVIT provides FNSL courses through the Community Education department to be offered in a hybrid format. 

Job Summary/Responsibilities:

Instructors will teach in NVIT’s FNSL program with a varied workload. The successful candidates will be committed to preparing and delivering a course to develop skills in individuals pursuing a First Nations Speech-Language Assistant certificate. Term positions vary in length and will start and end according to the schedule below. All term positions involve development and delivery of a 3-credit course. 

Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching. The courses to be taught include: 

• FNSL 110 - Intro to First Nations Speech-Language Assistant Program (Summer 2024)
• ENGL 101 - Foundations for Academic Writing (Fall 2024 - Spring 2025)
• FNSL 160 - Speech Development (Fall 2024)
• FNSL 130 - Language Development (Fall 2024)
• FNSL 170 - Literacy Interventions (Spring 2025)
• FNSL 140 - Interventions for Communication Exceptionalities I (Spring 2025)
• FNSL 150 - Interventions for Communications Exceptionalities II ( Spring 2025)
• FNSL 180 - Tools and Technologies for Speech-Language Intervention (Summer 2025)
• PSYC 111 - Intro to Psychology (Summer 2025)
• FNSL 190 - Practicum (Fall 2025)

**course numbers and titles subject to change as per Education Council update June 2024

• Master’s degree in a related field, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with related experience


• Post-Secondary teaching experience


• Registered Speech-Language Pathologist with College of Speech and Hearing Health Professional of British Columbia (CHSBC);


• Work experience with pre-school and school-aged children in speech-language pathology;


• Experience working with Speech-Language Assistants;


• Experience providing professional development, teaching or presentations;


• Experience working in First Nations communities;


• Understanding of Canada’s colonial history and the devastating impacts on Indigenous peoples and Indigenous ways of being and knowing;


• Understanding of SLP practice from a holistic, culturally safe and trauma-informed lens;


• Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous languages and cultures, and Indigenous lived experiences;


• Proven ability to build collaborative working relationships to achieve outcomes in the best interest of students and NVIT; and


• A demonstrated commitment to quality service to students and the public.

As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community.

NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced in working with Aboriginal people.