Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Indigenous Scholar

Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Indigenous Scholar,
Acadia University

Position #: 60001

PJILA’SI! WELCOME!

Acadia University acknowledges that we are on the unceded, un-surrendered ancestral and present-day lands of the Mi’kmaw nation called Mi’kma’ki. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq, Wəlastəkwiyik, and Peskotomuhkatiyik nations first signed with the British Crown in 1726. Acknowledging the land that we are on is a first step towards decolonization across campus. We recognize that decolonization and Indigenization of the academy requires work, and we are committed to taking direction on what needs to be done from the Mi’kmaw nation working closely with a range of Indigenous Elders, community leaders and campus members to advance the aspirations of Indigenous students, scholars and staff, and to support Indigenous-driven collaborative opportunities. An important part of this work requires a greater representation of Indigenous faculty.

Acadia University is seeking an interested Indigenous expert or scholar to fill a tenure track position. The successful candidate will start as an Assistant or Associate Professor to commence on July 1, 2025, or an agreeable start date thereafter.

As part of our strategic priority to advance reconciliation, this is a focused search for an Indigenous scholar. Preference will be given to Mi’kmaw individuals from across Mi’kma’ki. Acadia encourages applications from all qualified candidates in these groups, persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities and other equity-deserving groups. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority.

QUALIFICATIONS

The hiring committee encourages Mi’kmaq and Indigenous Peoples with varied academic, professional, and/or lived experiences to apply. We respect diverse Indigenous worldviews; recognize the value of the ever-evolving Indigenous knowledge forms and ways of being; acknowledge the importance of community relationships and lived experience; and support Indigenous research methodologies and pedagogies.

We welcome applications from: Elders and Knowledge Keepers with experience in research, teaching/mentoring, and community engagement, with or without formal post-secondary credentials; individuals with substantial community and/or professional experience in combination with a graduate degree (i.e., Masters-level); and applicants who hold standard academic qualifications (i.e., PhD or terminal degree) within a particular discipline.

AREAS OF OPPORTUNITIES

We welcome candidates who see their work, research, and/or professional experiences and background within the following departments and units at Acadia University:

• Faculty of Arts: Environment & Sustainability Studies; History & Classics; and Politics/Law and Society/Sociology.

While all applicants who fit within the departments and/or disciplines above will be considered, candidates who work in the following broad areas will be prioritized:

• Astrophysics, astronomy, or cosmology
• Biodiversity and ecology
• Computer science, including human-computer interactions and Indigenous use of technology
• Culture and ecology
• Decolonization and community development
• Ecological justice
• Environmental geoscience, including geomorphology and surficial geology, hydrogeology, and geospatial analysis
• Environmental risk assessment, resource development and land use change, and ecosystem restoration
• Food justice and sustainability
• Genetics and evolution
• Indigenization of sciences
• Indigenous history in what is now called Canada
• Indigenous knowledge systems, spirituality, and environmental relations
• Indigenous law, politics, and society
• Physical activity, sport, and health
• Psychological sciences

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include the following:

• a cover letter that includes the position number, relevant employment, research, teaching, and/or service contributions, and states the academic unit(s) for which you would like to be considered and the research/study area above (if applicable);
• a positionality statement, outlining identity, membership and community relations;
• a statement about future scholarly activities plans, including, if applicable, community-based and community-led initiatives and service;
• a statement on teaching philosophy; and
• the names of three references (note: letters of recommendation will be requested at a later date for shortlisted candidates).

Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document with the position number in the email heading to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca.

Applications are due April 22, 2025, by 11:59 pm Atlantic.

SALARY & LOCATION

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. In recognition of the importance of community, the hiring committee is open to arrangements that include a balance of on-campus and remote work.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Acadia University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Acadia University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo at Provost@AcadiaU.ca.