Anti-Racism Advisor - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

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ANTI-RACISM ADIVSORACADEMIC STRATEGY & INTEGRATIONNorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who can find ways forward and have honest conversations in the work toward NorQuest 2030: We Are Who We Include and Reimagine Higher Education – the visionary and foundational work for strategic planning in the Academic portfolio at NorQuest College. At NorQuest we transform lives. And when we do that, we transform communities, we transform the world, we transform the future. We create a true global community—a place of belonging—right here at NorQuest.Reporting to the Manager, Academic Strategy, the Anti-Racism Advisor will assist in developing and implementing the Reimagine Higher Education plan including creating an academic framework and philosophy, providing advice to revamp the program preview process, creating toolkits & supported pilots, developing or enhancing instructional strategies with an anti-racism lens, and providing professional development for faculty and people leaders.HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Create an Academic framework and philosophy to support anti-racism activities across the College.
• Provide advice to revamp the Program Review process.
• Create toolkits and supported pilots which includes reviewing and revising curriculum tools, reviewing and revising program development, and program reviews.
• Develop or enhance instructional strategies with an anti-racism lens.
• Provide professional development for faculty and people leaders.
• Contribute to additional projects as determined by the team.
• Keep apprised of news updates, current research, emerging and established promising practices and approaches to Anti-Racism, legislative and policy changes to provide the most relevant information and education.
• Engage and consult with the Anti-Racism working group, EDI Council, and other areas of the College to ensure alignment in anti-racism initiatives throughout the College.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Master’s degree related to the field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience working in post-secondary or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge in anti-racist education, curriculum development, and anti-oppressive pedagogy.
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of race and racism, anti-oppression, Anti-Racism, discrimination and impacts on targeted individuals and communities.
• Experience in building training that integrates anti-racist pedagogy or framework.
• Experience working on anti-racist initiatives and strategies.
• Experience working with diverse racialized group and multi-ethnic/cultural environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKERAs a difference maker you bring:

• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communications kills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a keen ability to engage diverse communities.
• Excellent leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated history of modelling an inclusive and respectful approach to achieving results.

SALARY: $2,791 - $3,624 biweekly ($72,568 - $94,231 annually) reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time term position to September 30, 2023 with immediate access to our great benefits program.We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.COMPETITION NUMBER: 2022-3695CLOSING DATE: October 31, 2022Apply to become a NorQuester: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.Psst: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.Difference Makers. If we were to describe what NorQuest College is, we’d say these two words. We are so fundamentally driven in our mission to make a difference to our students, our community, and to our fellow NorQuesters, that it guides what we do, who we meet, and where we are headed.So how do we make differences

• We empower NorQuesters. When it comes to working, it’s up to you to decide where (on campus or from another location) and how you work. NorQuesters are expected to embody our Qs—lead from where you are, be dependable, find ways forward—to name a few, but how you do that is your choice!
• We unlock potential. Whether its newcomers to Canada who want to improve their English, students who want to complete their academic upgrading, learners pursuing post-secondary education, or anyone who wishes to strengthen their skills through professional development, our passion to educate touches people of all levels and all backgrounds.
• We strengthen Alberta. From our graduates who hit the ground running, to our partnerships with government, industry, and business, to our commitment to communities, including a dedicated focus on Indigenous communities, we contribute to our province and make it stronger. We strive to be an employer of choice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada by leading, supporting, and being an ally through our work toward decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.

And that’s a snapshot of how we are Difference Makers. But there’s so much more to us and we invite you to explore further!Quick Apply

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