BCIT’s School of Business and Media is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.6 FTE) Faculty, Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence. This position brings Indigenous ways of knowing and shares cultural knowledge, oral traditions and media storytelling expertise to programs to expand Indigenous knowledge and perspectives in the School. Engages with students and faculty on knowledge transmission, community connection, and truth-telling. Provides guidance on ethical Indigenous representation in media, the history of Indigenous storytelling traditions, and the role of media in truth and reconciliation.
Duties & Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIEs:
Storytelling and knowledge sharing
Storytelling and knowledge sharing
- Leads interactive storytelling sessions, sharing oral histories, lived experiences, and perspectives grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing.
- Guides students in understanding and practicing ethical Indigenous storytelling and representation in media.
- Provides cultural context and teachings on Indigenous media history, including traditional and contemporary storytelling methods (e.g., oral traditions, documentary filmmaking, podcasting, journalism, radio).
Curriculum and learning integration
- Collaborates with faculty to incorporate Indigenous storytelling principles into course content.
- Offers guest lectures, workshops, and mentorship opportunities across programs.
- Supports students in developing projects that incorporate Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and voices.
Community engagement and relationship building
- Fosters meaningful relationships between BCIT, Indigenous communities, and Indigenous media professionals.
- Connects students with Indigenous journalists, filmmakers, podcasters, and other media professionals.
- Encourages reciprocal learning by bringing Indigenous community voices into classroom discussions.
Truth and reconciliation in media
- Addresses the role of journalism, storytelling, and media in shaping Indigenous narratives, past and present.
- Educates students on media responsibility in covering Indigenous issues and communities.
- Provides insight into Indigenous media ethics, sovereignty in storytelling, and decolonizing media practices.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Experience teaching or mentoring in post-secondary, media, or community education settings.
- Must be an Indigenous media professional with at least 10 years experience.
- Expertise in storytelling (e.g., journalist, filmmaker, podcaster, documentarian, broadcaster, writer).
- Deep understanding of Indigenous oral traditions and storytelling practices.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or organizations.
- Strong knowledge of media ethics, Indigenous representation, and reconciliation efforts in Canada.
Other Skills/Attributes:
- Knowledge of BC’s Indigenous communities, particularly xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
- Familiarity with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, particularly CTA 86.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
- Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected]. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Email applications will not be accepted.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).
Salary Range
Salary Range: $65,045 - $113,545 per annum.
Additional Salary Information
Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.
Position Details
Posting Category
Faculty
Department 2
SOBM Broadcast Dept
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)
Job Status
Temporary
Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
08/25/2025
Anticipated End Date
03/27/2026
Competition Information
Competition Number
25FSA636
Competition Open Date
06/18/2025
Competition Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
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