"Assistant or Associate Professor in Indigenous Public Policy"

The School of Public Policy at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Indigenous Public Policy with a starting date of July 15, 2026. In accordance with approval from the British Columbia Human Rights Commissioner, and pursuant to Section 42(3) of the B.C. Human Rights Code, this opportunity is open to applicants who identify as Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) with connections to the land we now call Canada. Under Section 1 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, the definition of Indigenous Peoples has the same meaning as Aboriginal Peoples in section 35 of the Canadian constitution.

Candidates are required to complete a self-identification survey as part of their application package by the deadline indicated in this job posting.

Qualifications

Qualifications for Assistant Professor
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be hired at the rank of Instructor and will be promoted to the rank of Assistant Professor upon completion of the PhD.

• establishment of, or potential for, a successful and productive research program that benefits the Indigenous communities and/or nations;
• evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• evidence of, or potential for, supervision of graduate students;
• evidence of, or potential for, contribution to the Department, Faculty, University and the academic community.

Qualifications for Associate Professor
Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline.

• a strong record of research productivity and continued growth as a scholar commensurate with their experience;
• establishment of a successful research program;
• sustained success in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level;
• potential for supervision of graduate students;
• demonstrated contribution to the academic community and potential contribution to the Department, Faculty and University’s academic community.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with government agencies, including Indigenous governance, decolonization, and / or mobilizing their research amongst public policy makers. Experience within the province of British Columbia is an asset.

Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the University’s excellence through an independent research program yielding significant peer-reviewed publications, and to compete successfully for external funding to support this research program. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellence in, or strong potential for, outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the School of Public Policy’s programs. They also will need to supervise graduate student research and contribute to the School’s supportive and collegial working environment.

How to Apply
Applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates are required to complete the Applicant Demographic Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/SJFP2SV) administered by the SFU Equity Office. Please also submit the following documents in a single PDF to Shannon Li, Director’s Assistant, at spp_admin@sfu.ca:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research
• Research sample
• Statement of teaching
• Names and contacts for three references if the candidate is shortlisted

Applications will be reviewed starting on November 5, 2025 and will be accepted until the position has been filled. Please contact Dr. Steven Weldon, chair of the search committee, at sppchair@sfu.ca with any questions.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 to $143,322. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for the Associate Professor rank is $130,142 to $165,584. If the successful candidate will be starting as an Instructor, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $98,340 to $114,700.