Sessional Lecturer Part-time

Sessional Lecturer

The Haida Gwaii Institute in the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship at the University of British Columbia invites applications for a part-time Sessional Lecturer position to teach HGSE 383 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2026 Summer Term 1.

Course Description

This course will focus on historical examples of ingenuity and innovation by Indigenous and non-Indigenous people blended with current theory, practice and application. Students will examine the relationships between culture, ingenuity, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation through Indigenous and cross-cultural examples to understand and foster systems change; with a particular focus on Haida Gwaii. The course will offer learning opportunities that appeal to the heart as well as to the mind.

Job Description

Main duties include working with HGI Programs and Operations Manager for the course preparation, teaching online classes twice per week to undergraduate students, and providing feedback and grades on assignments. Course runs for six weeks from May 11th to June 17th 2026.

Candidates should have graduate level degree in business, a business-related field, or First Nations Studies; relevant teaching experience at the post-secondary level, ideally with experience teaching online courses; experience working with Indigenous communities, governments or organizations is an asset.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Application Instructions: Applications should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter. Names of references will be requested from short-listed candidates. The application deadline is two weeks from the date of this job posting. Applications should be submitted via Workday. For any questions, please email hg.institute@ubc.ca