Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Inuit Studies

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Job Description :
Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Inuit Studies, Department of Indigenous Studies Faculty of Arts University of Manitoba Position #29562
Responsibilities :
The University of Manitoba Faculty of Arts invites Indigenous scholars to apply for a probationary tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Inuit Studies beginning July 1, 2022 (or as negotiated).
The Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba is located on Treaty One territory in the traditional home of the Anishinaabe, Dakota, Lakota, and Cree and the homeland of the Métis Nation. A cultural and geographical centre, Manitoba has the largest number of Indigenous peoples per capita of any province and Winnipeg is the country's largest Indigenous urban community in Canada. Winnipeg also has an historical relationship with the Kivalliq region of Nunavut and is home to the Manitoba Inuit Association as well as the new Qaumajuq wing at the Winnipeg Art Gallery - which holds and exhibits the largest collection of Inuit art in the world. As a home of some of the most significant political and social events in Canadian history, it is only natural that that the University of Manitoba also is home to the National Center for Truth and Reconciliation and its archival collections. As a place of learning, the University of Manitoba is home to almost 31,000 students - with 2400 of them Indigenous.
For more than 46 years, the Department of Indigenous Studies at U of M has been an international leader in the field, committed to providing an excellent and diverse Indigenous education to its students, to expanding Indigenous knowledge through research, scholarship and creative activity, and to serving Indigenous, Canadian and other communities through outreach and academic service. Currently the department offers undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degrees (a 3-year General degree and a 4-year Advanced Major degree) and degrees at the Masters and PhD levels. Our areas of research expertise include: Indigenous literatures, Indigenous governance, Indigenous aesthetics, Anishinaabe studies, Indigenous feminisms, Métis studies, critical Indigenous studies, decolonization, history, education, and Indigenous languages. More information can be obtained on our website: http://umanitoba.ca/native_studies.
Qualifications :
The ideal candidate applying for this position must have a Ph.D. degree or be an ABD doctoral candidate in Inuit Studies as a component of Indigenous Studies, or in related fields including but not limited to history, political science, literature, anthropology, sociology, arts, or linguistics. The candidate will have a commitment to working and researching collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples and communities, an interest in fostering and enhancing connections with Indigenous individuals and organizations, and some experience in course development and delivery. The applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, personal and academic integrity, and be a creative and energetic individual with a demonstrated interest in advancing Indigenous knowledge, critical theories, and research methods and methodologies. The candidate will be able to teach courses in Inuit Studies as well as the general introductory course Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Applicants must, at application, declare that they self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).
The candidate should also be willing to participate in the University of Manitoba's Indigenous Achievement initiatives. These can be viewed at: http://umanitoba.ca/indigenous/.
Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching in one or more delivery modes, including in-person instruction, supervision, service related activities, and an outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research program. The starting salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate.
Additional Information :
Indigenous peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. "The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Candidates are encouraged to submit electronic application packages. Applications for the position must include a letter of introduction with a statement of research interest, a writing sample, a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and two reference letters. At application, applicants must explain and describe their relationships to and with Indigenous Nations, governments, and communities, including their knowledge of and relationships with Indigenous communities in Manitoba and elsewhere. Applications should be submitted to:
Indigenous Studies Assistant Professor Search Committee
c/o Brittany Bowman, Administrative Assistant
215 Isbister Building
Department of Indigenous Studies
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
email: brittany.bowman@umanitoba.ca
Candidates should be aware that because of COVID-19 public health restrictions, the interview process may take place remotely and the successful candidate may have to accept this position without having had the opportunity to visit the campus and the city.
Questions regarding the position can be sent to Dr. Niigaanwewidam Sinclair, Chair of the Hiring Committee, at niigaan.sinclair@umanitoba.ca.
Consideration of applications will begin February 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).
Please note that application materials will be provided to participating members of the search process. Application link.
All members of the University of Manitoba community are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, please visit the University of Manitoba COVID website.
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