Assistant Professor, Three-year Limited Term Appointment, LTA - Indigenous Educational Studies
About the position
The Faculty of Education invites applications for a Limited Term 3-Year Appointment in Indigenous Educational Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning October 1, 2026. We seek candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to First Nations, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) education grounded in respectful, ethical, and accountable relationships with FNMI communities. The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate, professional (Teacher Education) and/or graduate courses and contribute to the ongoing development of courses in Indigenous studies and Indigenous education.
Qualifications
- A doctorate in Indigenous educational studies or related field. Those who demonstrate a deep understanding of lived experiences with Indigenous knowledge systems, community-based practice, Indigenous language(s), and Indigenous education will be viewed as possessing equivalent qualifications of a doctorate.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate a sound ability to teach from an embodied and lived perspective, grounded in ethical, reciprocal, and accountable relationships with local FNMI communities.
- Candidates will have an active research agenda, or a clearly articulated plan to develop and sustain one, with a focus on Indigenous studies, education, and/or Indigenous research methodologies.
- Candidates will provide evidence of contributing to Indigenization and reconciliation initiatives within educational institutions, Indigenous organizations, and/or community-based contexts.
- Candidates will demonstrate established relationships and connections with FNMI communities.
- Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to appropriate cultural protocols, ethical engagement practices, and cultural distinctions-based approaches when working with FNMI communities.
- Candidates will possess proficiency with digital technology, online teaching and learning tools.
- Candidates will demonstrate ability to support and mentor FNMI students, and to foster culturally safe, inclusive, and affirming learning environments.
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