Tenure-Track Indigenous Faculty, Department of Indigenous Studies - Jobs in Winnipeg region

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The University of Winnipeg Indigenous Cluster Hire Posting-Department of Indigenous Studies Three Full Time Tenure-Track Appointments Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,amp; Professor (Open Rank) Start Date – July 1, 2024 Located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, and on original Treaty One land, in the heart of the Red River Métis homeland, The University of Winnipeg offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in Arts, Business and Economics, Education, Kinesiology and Applied Health, and Science. The University is home to approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 340 full-time faculty, 323 instructional staff, and 489 support staff. It has an established reputation for providing a supportive learning and working environment, combining a commitment to academic and research excellence, dedication to Indigenous engagement and success, and connections with diverse communities. The University of Winnipeg is pleased to announce the cluster hiring of 9 Indigenous open-rank, tenure-track academic appointments representing various disciplines and career stages who will contribute to Indigenous excellence across the University of Winnipeg Faculties and to the University of Winnipeg’s commitment to fostering a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion through increasing the representation of Indigenous academics. UWinnipeg seeks Indigenous candidates whose scholarship advances learning and knowledge through teaching, research and service, particularly in the following areas:Indigenous Studies Indigenous Languagesamp; Revitalization Indigenous Governance and Development Practice Criminal Justice and Indigenous Law Indigenous Rights Environmental Studies and Sciences Indigenous Sciences Indigenous Health and Physical EducationThe Department of Indigenous Studies at The University of Winnipeg is seeking to hire three full time Indigenous open rank (Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professoramp; Professor) tenure-track positions. The Indigenous Studies department offers undergraduate degrees, along with a Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance (https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/maig/). It serves approximately 1100 enrolled students annually and offers approximately 50 undergraduate courses; several are cross listed with other departments within the University. We offer both classroom-based and land-based courses on topics that includeIndigenous governance and politics, Indigenous sovereignty and rights, Economic development, Biocultural diversity, Ecology, Indigenous knowledge systems, Food studies, Health and healing, Indigenous spirituality, and Ojibwe and Cree languages.Serving Indigenous communities is at the heart of our mission. The department is a vitally important part of the University’s downtown Winnipeg Campus and its Indigenization efforts and provides substantial curriculum for the Indigenous Course Requirement. Expertise in more than one area and interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcome. While candidates with a PhD are preferred, ABD candidates, candidates with professional degrees, and candidates with lived experience are also encouraged to apply. One of the three advertised positions is intended for a First Nation Traditional Knowledge Carrier/Traditional Teacher/Traditional Spiritual Leader from a Manitoba First Nation or the surrounding area. For this position, members from a First Nation outside of Manitoba are also encouraged to apply. All areas of specialization will be considered. However, preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in teaching and research related to the history, culture, environment, language, and governance of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or any Indigenous Nation from Turtle Island. Candidates who are interested in applying to several areas should identify the areas to which they are applying in their letter and submit separate applications. UWinnipeg offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs across 6 Faculties and the Global College.Faculty of Arts Home | Faculty of Arts | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) Faculty of Science Home | Faculty of Science | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) Faculty of Education Home | Faculty of Education | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) Gupta Faculty of Kinesiology and Applied Health Home | Faculty of Kinesiology | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) Faculty of Business and Economics Home | Faculty of Business and Economics | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) Faculty of Graduate Studies Home | Graduate Studies | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca) Global College Home | Global College | The University of Winnipeg (uwinnipeg.ca)Subject to budgetary approval, these positions will commence July 1, 2024. Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter outlining relevant experience in teaching and research; a curriculum vitae; a research and teaching statement outlining their contributions, or other evidence of effective teaching; and the names and contact information of three referees familiar with the candidate #39;s Indigenous-specific teaching, research, and service. Applicants must submit the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system at https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2024, and consideration of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants’ interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. For additional enquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Mark Ruml, Chair of the Indigenous Studies Department Personnel Committee, at m.ruml@uwinnipeg.ca. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website, and under the Employment category, choose the Faculty Employment position vacancies option. The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. In accordance with the University of Winnipeg Employment Equity and Diversity Policy and section 11 of The Human Rights Code, this is a designated search for Indigenous scholars. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca. The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.