"Assistant Professor in Indigenous Politics"

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track position in Indigenous Politics at the rank of Assistant Professor. In addition to maintaining an active research program in Indigenous Politics, the candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and be prepared to build and expand the department’s offerings. This includes teaching and supervision in the Indigenous Nationhood graduate certificate, which serves to train students in the field of Indigenous politics, law and governance https://www.uvic.ca/socialsciences/igov/programs/in/

Salary Range

The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $100,500 - $124,000. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Qualifications

Applicants should have completed a PhD or be near completion of a PhD in Political Science or a related field.

Applicants should have an established publication record that indicates promise of research excellence appropriate to their stage of career, and a well-developed research program in Indigenous Politics.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to Indigenous scholars. Candidates from this group, who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter.

The committee will review other applications if they do not find suitable candidate in the preferential pool.

Additional Information

Please note that reference checks will be done, and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) has introduced the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) Policy (GV0810) to affirm declarations of Indigenous citizenship, membership and belonging where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. Shortlisted candidates for Faculty and Librarian positions designated for Indigenous Peoples through Preferential and Limited Hiring Programs (HR6110) will be required to provide a Declaration and Supporting Information in accordance with the ICD Policy.

At this stage, no further action is required of candidates. Only shortlisted applicants being considered for campus visits will be contacted with further instructions to create a NetlinkID and provide a declaration through the ICD Application Portal (ICDPortal.uvic.ca). Those shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements established by the ICD Policy will proceed through the hiring process.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the ICD Policy and gather the appropriate supporting information in preparation for short-listing and to prevent delays in hiring.

If you have questions about the ICD Policy prior to receiving those next steps, or if you anticipate requiring an Extended Review, please reach out to our ICD Team at vpiicd@uvic.ca.

For more information about the ICD initiative, please visit the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration website (uvic.ca/ovpi/icd) and please feel free to reach out to vpiicd@uvic.ca if you have specific questions or concerns.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups, and in particular we are seeking for this Preferential Hire search candidates who are Indigenous scholars.

Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen nor permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Application Deadline and Procedure

To apply, please send the following application materials to poliapps@uvic.ca:

1. cover letter (including statement of self-identification as an Indigenous person)
2. curriculum vitae
3. writing sample
4. research statement
5. statement of teaching philosophy and experience
6. statement outlining how the applicant contributes to diversity and equity in the department
7. confidential letters from three referees (sent by e-mail under separate cover)

Potential applicants who have questions about the position are encouraged to contact the Chair, Dr. Feng Xu, at chairpol@uvic.ca.

Deadline for application materials is 4 pm PST, January 5, 2026.