The Haida Gwaii Instiute (HGI) is a community-based education and research post-secondary institution that is governed by the Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society (HGHES) and the University of British Columbia Faculty of Forestry. We are seeking instructors to teach two upcoming courses this fall: Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship (online) and Ecosystem-Based Management (in Skidegate BC).
About the Opportunity to Teach
Though these courses are already designed, you will have the opportunity to adapt them to your strengths and area of expertise. HGI staff will help plan relevant community educators, field activities, and provide other support to help ensure success. Your teaching commitment will include the instructional days, as well we preparation, marking, and wrap-up for a 3-credit undergraduate course (0.25 teaching load). More specific course dates/times are listed below. The rate of pay per 3-credit course is $8,621.
Courses
Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Online
September 3 to December 10 2025 – Monday & Wednesday 9-10:30am PST
HGSE 383 An examination of the relationships between culture, ingenuity, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation required to understand and foster systems change through Indigenous and cross-cultural examples.
Ecosystem- Based Management, in-person in Skidegate BC
November 18 to December 4, 2025 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9am-4pm
HGSE 359 History, definitions, and applications of EBM; challenges of achieving both economic and environmental well-being with a focus on resource use and management on Haida Gwaii.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous teaching experience, working in cross-cultural settings, knowledge of Haida culture and being a
resident of Haida Gwaii are all assets. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
- Demonstrated commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity,
diversity, and inclusion.
UBC believes that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 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 applicants from members of groups that have been marginalised 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, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Interested individuals must be eligible for employment in Canada at the time of application.
How to Apply for these Instructor Positions
For more information or to apply to teach a course, please submit your CV (including but not limited to previous teaching experience), cover letter, along with the contact details for three references to hg.institute@ubc.ca by June 13, 2025.