Queen’s National Scholar, Chair in Indigenous Studies

Queen's University; Kingston; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen’s University is seeking a Queen’s National Scholar Chair in Indigenous Studies to join its Faculty of Arts and Science. This full-time role focuses on enhancing Indigenous studies through teaching, community engagement, and research. The ideal candidate will be an Indigenous scholar with strong leadership abilities and a proven record in enriching student experiences and academic programming, helping to shape a vibrant future for Indigenous education at Queen's.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Tuition assistance for qualifying employees

Pension plan

Parental leave benefits

Support for disabilities

Qualifications

• Indigenous persons with ties to Indigenous communities.
• Record of academic and community service.
• Commitment to Indigenization and equity.

Responsibilities

• Shape Indigenous Studies program and contribute to its development.
• Supervise graduate research and teach Indigenous Studies.
• Engage with Indigenous communities and contribute to social justice.

Skills

Research excellence

Inclusive teaching

Community engagement

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Queen’s National Scholar

Faculty of Arts and Science, Queen’s University

Kingston, ON Canada

Queen’s University and the Indigenous Studies Program invite applications for aQueen’s National Scholar Chair in Indigenous Studies. We are seeking a creative,dynamic, and visionary scholar, who anchors their work in their Indigenousknowledge(s) acquired through lived experience in Indigenous communitycontext(s). An academic background in Indigenous Studies is welcome but notrequired and Indigenous candidates from a diverse range of academic andprofessional backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The QNS Chair in IndigenousStudies is a full-time tenured or tenure-track position at a rank appropriate for anestablished scholar. The preferred start date is 01 July 2024.A ‘chair' is a new position within the well-established and successful Queen’sNational Scholar program. This new stream has been developed to attractexperienced scholars with demonstrated leadership abilities in areas such asresearch, teaching, administration, and program development. As the mostsenior position being sought within the current QNS cycle, the QNS Chair inIndigenous Studies will join six other Indigenous faculty being hired in the sameJoining a dynamic intellectual community amongst new and existing facultymembers within the program, the QNS Chair in Indigenous Studies will have asignificant role in shaping the future of Indigenous Studies at Queen’s, ensuringthe program makes positive contributions to the lives of our students, to thebroader Queen’s community, and to Indigenous peoples and communities fromcoast to coast to coast. Indigenous Studies at Queen’s welcomes diverse voicesand perspectives as we continue to build an exciting and vibrant programtogether. Candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and academic pathwaysare encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities will be located within theIndigenous Studies Program, currently located within the Department ofLanguages, Literatures and Cultures. As Indigenous Studies does not yet have agraduate program, opportunities for graduate supervision and teaching will beavailable through affiliation with other units as appropriate to the successfulApplicants must be Indigenous persons with clear and demonstrable ties toIndigenous community(ies). In accordance with the Hiring of Indigenous SpecificPositions – Interim Policy, shortlisted applicants will be required to providedocuments confirming their Indigenous identity which will be verified prior tobeing invited to interview. Only applicants whose Indigenous identity has beenpositively verified will proceed to the interview stage of the hiring process.

APPLICANT’S KEY QUALITIESKey qualities of the successful candidate could include:

• a strong record of research excellence and/or knowledge creationand sharing in Indigenous community contexts;

• a proven record of inclusive and effective student-centered teaching;• an established history of positive contributions to academic and/or

community administration and service;• an ability to consolidate and grow a strong undergraduate program;• a demonstrated commitment to using and extending Indigenous

theories, methods, methodologies, and pedagogies; and• a commitment to Indigenous Studies as an interdisciplinary field.

These qualities may be expressed in areas of research or teaching, such as

• Indigenous language revitalization and cultural education;• Indigenous knowledge systems, methodologies, and ethics;• land-based learning and Indigenous environmentalisms;• Indigenous pedagogies and curriculum design;• Indigenous resurgence, activism, and governance;• Indigenous literatures, cultural production, and artistic practice;• Indigenous legal traditions and justice systems; and

• any other areas relating to Indigenous Studies and the contemporaryand/or historic realities of Indigenous experience and knowledge

ABOUT THE QUEEN’S NATIONAL SCHOLAR PROGRAMAs a Queen’s National Scholar, the ideal candidate will clearly demonstrate

• excellence in providing rich and rewarding learning experiences tostudents;

• excellence in developing innovative, collaborative, or interdisciplinaryresearch programs that align with Queen’s strategic priorities; and

• a commitment to the principles of Indigenization, equity, diversity,inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility.

The main criteria for selection as a Queen’s National Scholar are academic andteaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-qualityscholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading topeer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as wellas strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both theundergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic andpedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. Candidates mustprovide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary andstudent-centred environment.The successful candidate should hold the PhD or equivalent degree from any fieldof research, to be completed by the appointment start date. PhD Candidates whoare “all but dissertation” (ABD) will be considered in exceptional cases; however,these candidates must include a clear plan for degree completion and transitioninto a faculty position.The successful candidate will be expected to make contributions through serviceto the program, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Further information on the Queen’s National Scholar Program can be found on theOffice of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) website.

Further information on teaching and research priorities at Queen’s is available inthe Queen’s Strategy and the Queen’s Strategic Research Plan.

HOW TO APPLYAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians, permanentresidents, and Indigenous applicants under Section 35(2) of the Constitution Act,1982 will be given priority.A complete application consists of:

• a cover letter, including a statement that the candidate has reviewedthe Hiring of Indigenous Specific Positions – Interim Policy and willsubmit documentation for verification if selected to proceed to theinterview stage;

• a current Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications, awards, andgrants received;

• a statement of teaching interests and experience, including teachingoutlines and evaluations if available;

• a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation andpromotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, andaccessibility in research, teaching, and administration (maximum onepage);

• two to three samples or excerpts from recent scholarly, creative, and/orpublicly engaged work (between 20 and 50 pages in total)

• a statement of current and future research interests.Applicants are encouraged to share qualifications beyond academic credentials,including relevant lived experience and traditional knowledge.The impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’srecord of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessingthe nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide anyrelevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

https://www.queensu.ca/strategy/

https://www.queensu.ca/vpr/sites/vprwww/files/uploaded_files/StrategicResearchPlan-2018.pdf

https://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/policies/administration-and-operations/hiring-indigenous-specific-positions-interim-policy

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants withdisabilities, including accommodations that consider an applicant’s accessibilityneeds. If you require accommodations, please contact Barbra Lalonde atShort-listed candidates will be further requested to provide three letters ofreference.Application packages should be submitted via email by February 1, 2024, [e-mail], although hard copy applications may besubmitted to

c/o Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

103 Stuart StreetKingston, ON K7L 3N6

Applications received after the deadline of February 1, 2024, will be reviewed ifthe position remains unfilled.Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Principal of Queen’sUniversity. Candidates holding an existing tenure-track or continuing-adjunctappointment at Queen’s will not be considered.Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreementbetween the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA),which is posted on the Faculty Relations website and the Queen’s FacultyAssociation (QUFA) website.

WORKING AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITYQueen’s University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosauneeand Anishinaabe and people from across Canada and around the world come tolearn, teach, and carry out research in our community. Faculty and theirdependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription

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https://www.qufa.ca/

drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, lifeinsurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will alsoparticipate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifyingemployees, their spouses, and dependent children. Queen’s values families and ispleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligibleemployees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partialreimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependentchildren in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement.For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the FacultyRecruitment and Support website. Queen’s University is a leading Canadianmedical doctoral institution with over 27,000 undergraduate and graduatestudents. Millions of dollars of support from SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR supportleading-edge research across domains of inquiry.The Office of Indigenous Initiatives builds community, advances reconciliation, andsupports integration of Indigenous ways of knowing and being into the fabric andlife of the university. Researchers at Queen’s have many existing networks withIndigenous communities and researchers locally and from across Turtle Island.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors(including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provideproof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation toengage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspendedeffective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

ABOUT KINGSTONKingston is home to a vibrant and growing urban Indigenous community,supported by urban Indigenous organizations dedicated to Indigenous culturalrevitalization and social support. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding qualityof life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities, withaccess to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations communities,including Alderville, Akwesasne, Pikwakanagan, and Tyendinaga.

https://www.queensu.ca/humanresources/

http://www.queensu.ca/facultyrecruitment

http://www.queensu.ca/facultyrecruitment

The city is near Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand Islands National Park, andthe Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Queen’s UniversityBiological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km2 of diverse lands, affordingpremier learning and research opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s forinformation on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

TARGETED HIRING POLICYQueen’s University has developed a Targeted Hiring Policy and Procedure inaccordance with guidelines on Special Programs by the Ontario Human RightsCommission. The Targeted Hiring Policy and Procedure will be applied to fill theQueen’s National Scholar position in Indigenous Knowledge(s) and Perspective(s).In accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Program and pursuant toSection 141 of the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC), the Queen’s NationalScholar in Indigenous Studies is open only to qualified individuals who areIndigenous persons with clear and demonstrable ties to Indigenouscommunity(ies). As noted above, shortlisted applicants will be required to providedocuments confirming their Indigenous Identity in accordance with the Hiring ofIndigenous Specific Positions – Interim Policy. Documentation will be verified priorto being invited to interview.The requirement for applicants to be an Indigenous person will assist Queen’sUniversity in addressing the underrepresentation of Indigenous scholars at theuniversity. Engaging Indigenous scholars will enable Indigenous experiences andcommunity connections to enlighten and enrich the University, academia, andstudent experiences at Queen’s. It is also an opportunity to correct the historicunderrepresentation at Queen’s of Indigenous scholars.

1 Please also note that Under Section 14 of the OHRC, it is not discrimination to put in place aspecial hiring program if it is designed to:

• Relieve hardship or economic disadvantage• Help disadvantaged people or groups to achieve, or try to achieve, equal opportunity or

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https://www.queensu.ca/inclusive/

Recognizing the intersectionality of identities within Indigenous communities,applications from Indigenous candidates who also identify as women, persons withdisabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ persons will be welcome. All applicants will be invited toself-identify once they have applied and those who wish to be considered underour employment equity provisions are required to self-identify. Self-identificationinformation will be held in confidence by the Human Rights and Equity Office andone member of the hiring committee.