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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.

The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for the Learning Facilitator – Indigenous Students. This unique initiative exists to assist First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) students to be successful in the Faculty of Health Sciences. This position is a .8 FTE from mid-August to mid-May and the remaining months (mid-May – mid-August) the position will move to a .5 FTE. This is a two-year position ending approximately September 2025.

The role of the student facilitator is to increase the successful learning and completion rate of Indigenous students in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, this position works directly with students and their instructors, as well as University administrative departments to promote student success by facilitating a safe cultural learning environment. The main purpose of this position is to provide personal and academic assistance to all prospective and current undergraduate Indigenous students in the Faculty of Health Sciences including Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA), Addictions Counselling, Public Health, Therapeutic Recreation, and Aboriginal Health. The position will also provide support to students in the Health Sciences stream of the Indigenous Student Success Cohort. In addition, support and advice is provided to instructors and staff regarding cultural protocols and contacts.

This position is in place to act in conjunction with Iikaisskini Indigenous Services on campus in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous students, as well as to ensure that Indigenous students in the Faculty of Health Sciences receive appropriate individualized support to aid in successful completion of their degree programs. An important function of this position is to act as representation and to liaise with the Iikaisskini Indigenous Services, the Indigenous Student Success Cohort Program and Steering Committee, the Registrar’s Office and Academic Advising as well as Faculty and program committees within the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Responsibilities will include:

The ideal candidate will have :

The University of Lethbridge offers a competitive compensation package with a full range of benefits.

Qualified candidates are invited to apply by Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.