Assistant Professor, Indigegogy - Faculty of Arts and Science

MacEwan University; Edmonton; Vor Ort; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MacEwan University invites applications for an entry-level, full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Faculty of Arts and Science. The appointee will teach six undergraduate courses per year and contribute to the Indigegogy minor while pursuing an active research program.

We seek candidates with Indigenous lived experience and grounding in Indigenous ways of knowing, with a terminal degree preferred and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and service.

Qualifikationen

• Indigenous lived experience and grounding in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses.
• Engagement in scholarly activity related to candidate's discipline.
• Ability to contribute to the Indigegogy minor and related curriculum.

Aufgaben

• Teach six courses per year in BA and/or BSc programs.
• Engage in scholarship or creative activity related to disciplinary background.
• Participate in academic service to department or Faculty.
• Contribute to curriculum development and Indigegogy offerings.

Kenntnisse

Indigenous knowledge

Undergraduate teaching

Course development

Scholarly research

Ausbildung

Terminal degree in area of expertise

Jobbeschreibung

Competition Number: 26.10.259

Category: Full-Time Tenure-Track

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table.

Closing Date: A review of applications will begin November 15, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

The Faculty of Arts and Science invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Faculty is seeking a faculty member with Indigenous lived experience who is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing, and who can contribute to the teaching and scholarly mission of one or more departments, depending on the disciplinary expertise of the candidate.

You will teach courses in your area of expertise, as well as contribute to course offerings in our Indigegogy minor. Built through consultation with Indigenous scholars and Knowledge Keepers, the Indigegogy minor offers a unique, multi-disciplinary program that puts Indigenous knowledge, experience and cultural perspectives at the heart of the program. The Faculty is committed to expanding our curriculum to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing, and as such will consider applicants from the full range of disciplines represented in the BA and BSc. For details about our disciplines, see Programs - MacEwan University. You will teach six courses per year in our BA and/or BSc programs, as well as engage in scholarship or creative activity as appropriate to your disciplinary background. You will also engage in academic service to your department or Faculty.

You will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. Having, or being close to completion of, a terminal degree in your area of expertise is preferred.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations or other proof of effective teaching), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Shortlisted candidates may also be asked to provide evidence of their ability to collaborate with Indigenous communities through examples of previous collaboration, or a letter of support from an Indigenous community.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Kevin Friesen, Associate Dean, Operations, at [e-mail].

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement

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