"Teaching Professor (Assistant or Associate), Canadian and Indigenous History"

Posted: February 18, 2025

Closing Date: May 22, 2025 (Internal review began March 5, 2025)

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Position Type: Full-Time, Operating Funded, Career Status

Rank: Assistant or Associate Lecturer

Position Summary

The Department of History, Classics, and Religion at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time, career-track Teaching Professor position in Canadian and Indigenous History. The successful candidate will join a dynamic teaching and research environment that is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigenization, and decolonization.

The successful applicant will contribute primarily to undergraduate teaching, including Canadian and Indigenous survey courses, introductory-level world history, and the undergraduate historiography course, with potential to teach at the graduate level. The role also includes opportunities for administrative responsibilities and curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach eight in-person undergraduate History course sections annually, typically across Fall, Winter, and either Spring or Summer terms
• Deliver foundational courses in pre-/post-Confederation Canadian history and pre-/post-1870 Indigenous history
• Potential contribution to graduate teaching and area coordination or curriculum administration
• Support the department’s ongoing work in reconciliation, decolonization, and inclusive pedagogical practices

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Canadian or Indigenous History or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 years of post-secondary teaching experience in relevant subject areas
• Active engagement in scholarly teaching and pedagogical development

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability or experience teaching in:
• Disability studies
• History of medicine
• History of gender and sexuality
• Demonstrated excellence in curriculum design and inclusive instruction
• Experience managing classrooms with diverse student backgrounds and proficiency levels

Application Instructions

Submit the following documents via the online application portal:

1. Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining your qualifications and fit for the role
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the names and contact info of three referees
3. (Upon request) Letters of reference and Teaching Dossier

Inquiries may be directed to:

Dr. Heather Coleman, Chair of the Advisory Selection Committee

hcoleman@ualberta.ca

Subject: “Teaching Professor, Canadian and Indigenous History”

Equity and Accessibility

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful academic environment. We encourage applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)
• Women and gender-diverse individuals
• Persons with disabilities
• Racialized persons and visible minorities
• 2SLGBTQ+ communities
• Individuals committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in higher education

Accommodations will be provided during the interview process upon request.