Faculty Lecturer in Indigenous Studies
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| The Indigenous Studies Program at McGill University is seeking applications for a one-year Faculty-Lecturer Position valued at $60,000 a year, with the possibility of annual reappointment for two years. The position is to begin on January 1, 2022. The position is designed to contribute to McGill University’s commitment to increasing the presence of Indigenous faculty, staff, and students on campus in addition to expanding its Indigenous content and student mentoring. The successful candidate will be housed in the Indigenous Studies Program at the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada and will have the opportunity to engage with scholars from across the university. |
| The successful candidate will teach four lecture/ seminar courses in Indigenous Studies a year, mentor Indigenous students, and contribute towards the Indigenous Studies Program’s community outreach, initiatives, and events. We are particularly interested in scholars that work with Indigenous knowledge systems in the field of Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline, and have demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities. |
| The successful candidate will develop and offer an Indigenous land-based or language-based course as part of their teaching load. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Indigenous languages of local Indigenous communities. |
| Exceptional candidates not holding a PhD but with community standing (e.g. Elders/ Indigenous Knowledge Holders) and an expertise in teaching Indigenous community engaged methods, land-based education, language instruction, Indigenous governance (e.g. Longhouse), cultural practice, or other areas of Indigenous knowledge systems will be considered. Applications should include a description of the proposed land-based or language-based field course. |
| This search is being conducted in accordance with McGill University’s commitment to diversity and equity in employment and particularly welcomes applications from Indigenous scholars. McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. |
| For more information, visit www.mcgill.ca/indigenous or contact us at petros.psarudis@mcgill.ca. |
| Application Procedure |
| Applications should include the following documents: 1) Letter of Application (cover letter); 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Teaching dossier. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately. To apply, please click here. |
| Review of Applications will begin October 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. |
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