Department of Indigenous Learning

Lakehead University; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ontario is seeking candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in Indigenous Learning, starting January 1. The successful candidate will balance research and a commitment to teaching, with qualifications including a PhD and experience with Indigenous communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the Indigenous Studies field in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Indigenous Studies or an Indigenous Studies-related field by the time of appointment.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in the northern regions.
• Lived experience as an Indigenous person with strong ties to Indigenous nation(s).

Responsibilities

• Balance research with a commitment to teaching and service.

Skills

Experience with innovative pedagogical practices

Experience grounded in community relationships

Experience working with Indigenous communities

Education

PhD in Indigenous Studies or related field

Job description

Overview

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Learning to commence January 1, with flexibility to the start date. The disciplinary home of Indigenous Studies at Lakehead University is known as the Department of Indigenous Learning. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

Well-rounded candidates who balance research with a commitment to teaching and service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Indigenous Studies or an Indigenous Studies-related field by the time of appointment or in the final stages of PhD candidacy.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities in the northern regions of Turtle Island and organizations outside of academe.
• Experience grounded in community relationships.
• Experience with innovative pedagogical practices.
• Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery.
• Lived experience as an Indigenous person with strong ties to Indigenous nation(s) and Indigenous knowledges will be considered a significant asset.

Details

Location: Thunder Bay campus, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Reference Number: SSH 24-02.

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 15, 11:59 pm.

Starting date: January 1 (flexible to start date).