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Help shape the future of post-secondary in the North, by joining the supportive and collaborative team of staff, faculty and researchers at Yukon University.
There has never been a more exciting time to be here. We have just become Yukon University ― the first university north of 60 in Canada. Through this transition, we continue to lead the way in place-based education and northern-focused research and scholarship.
We are rooted in the close connections we have to the communities we serve, and to the 14 Yukon First Nations upon whose land we operate. Programs, such as our Indigenous Governance Degree and Yukon First Nation core competency, were developed in partnership with these nations.
Yukon University will move towards the future without losing sight of its past. We offer a place and a pathway for every learner. This means our programs were developed with community members and tailored to their learning needs. And, it means that we excel at offering a wide range of programs, including university preparation, skills and vocational training certificates and diplomas, and degree and post-graduate programs.
We connect with diverse learners in many locations through our network of 12 vibrant community campuses. Each campus offers its own unique programming while also being tied into our shared programming.
On average, Yukon University serves 1,300 full- and part-time credit students, and more than 4,700 non-credit students each year. The student body includes 150 full-time international students.
The place we call home
Yukon is home to more caribou than people and more mountains than buildings. We also have a lot of space. Yukon’s population in 2019 was just over 40,000 people in a land area of 474,713 km2 ― this means our population density is roughly 0.1 person per square kilometer.
With 11 self-governing First Nations, Yukon has a unique governance and cultural landscape. Each self-governing First Nation is empowered to make decisions in relation to their lands, resources, governance, education, and programs.
Our main campus, Ayamdigut, is located in Yukon’s capital city of Whitehorse, and is on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council. The campus is close to amenities and attractions, with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
In our corner of Canada, we enjoy an extraordinary quality of life. We have a lively arts scene, a vibrant cultural heritage that is present in our daily lives, and unparalleled access to outdoor recreational activities.
To learn more about Yukon University, visit YukonU.ca.
Inspire the next generation of teachers by leading this innovative, Indigenous-focused Bachelor of Education program.
Yukon Native Teacher Education Program (YNTEP) is a dynamic, forward-thinking degree program committed to building educational practices that support reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. Its goal is to train our future teachers and educators to thrive in diverse, cross-cultural and rural educational environments.
This program was created in 1989, born from a vision for change outlined in the landmark document Together Today for our Children Tomorrow. It stressed that Yukon schools must teach Yukon First Nations’ history, employ culturally responsive teaching practices, and ultimately must be relevant to First Nations students by honouring and validating their rights, spirituality, language, culture, philosophy, and pedagogy.
The Coordinator/Faculty Advisor has dual responsibilities to further develop and support the program, while teaching and supervising the students. Coordinator duties include: developing new programs, reviewing curriculum, building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., Yukon’s K-12 teaching community and Yukon First Nations), and liaising with the University of Regina’s Faculty of Education. Faculty Advisor duties include: teaching and supervising teacher-learners as well as advising them in the areas of academic requirements and professional growth.
The successful candidate will have a doctorate or master’s degree in Indigenous Education or Indigenous Teacher Education, as well as experience teaching in the K-12 and/or post-secondary sectors, coordinating educational and/or cultural programs/projects, and developing partnerships with First Nation communities.
The following will be considered assets: experience teaching pre- or post-service teachers; knowledge of Yukon First Nations; knowledge of and/or experience with distance-learning methodologies and technologies; ability to do scholarly activities in a related field. A valid driver’s license is required.
This is a permanent full-time faculty position with a salary range of $79,220 to $94,311 per annum, based on 75 hours bi-weekly and subject to negotiation and annual increases. YukonU also offers a comprehensive benefits package, pension plan and northern travel bonus. Please visit www.yukoncollege.yk.a/human_resources/job_postings for more information on this position. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, quoting job posting #20.17 to:
Yukon University
Human Resource Services
Box 2799, 500 University Drive
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
or you may e-mail your application to hr@yukoncollege.yk.ca.
Yukon University is committed to the values of equity, diversity and inclusion. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, qualified scholars who self-identify as Yukon First Nations, other First Nations, Metis, Inuit or other Indigenous ancestry will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
