Indigenous Studies: Ogwehonwe Language and Culture

December 14, 2021

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Position Rank: Full Time Tenure Stream – Assistant Professor

Discipline/Field: Indigenous Studies: Ogwehonwe Language and Culture

Home Faculty: Liberal Arts & Professional Studies

Home Department/Area/Division: Department of Humanities

Affiliation/Union: YUFA Position Start Date: July 1, 2022 Department of Humanities

The Indigenous Studies Program in the Department of Humanities, York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Ogwehonwe Language and Culture, with a preference for Mohawk language, at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Recognizing the underrepresentation of Indigenous faculty, this opportunity is part of the University’s Affirmative Action program that has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. This selection will be limited to individuals who self-identify as an Aboriginal (Indigenous) person. Thus, to receive full consideration, candidates should complete and submit a self-identification form as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program (https://apply.laps.yorku.ca). The form can also be found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form.

The candidate should have strong Ogwehonwe language skills, preferably in the Mohawk language. We will also be considering the educational background of the candidate and we welcome those with a terminal MA/MFA and a substantial record of professional experience; those who are nearing completion of a PhD program; and those with a completed PhD in any field in the humanities, social sciences or linguistics relating to Ogwehonwe language, with a promise of excellence in research and in teaching. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research or research creation, or professional practice, and specialize in one or more of the following areas: Ogwehonwe language (preferably Mohawk) and culture. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an introductory Indigenous Studies course, as well as an introduction to Ogwehonwe (Mohawk) language and culture.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and, as appropriate, externally funded research, or research creation at the highest level, including the promotion of Ogwehonwe language programming.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence for junior appointment as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications); presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing. The committee also recognizes community-based projects or reports, pedagogical interventions, artistic/creative practices, and other forms of collaborative knowledge production and dissemination, as evidence of scholarly research activity.

The position may involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching and the candidate should be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies once a PhD or equivalent is obtained.

Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence for junior appointment in teaching will be provided through: the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Bonita Lawrence, Chair of Search Committee] at bonital@yorku.ca (Subject: Indigenous Studies: Ogwehonwe Language and Culture Position).

This selection will be limited to individuals who self-identify as an Aboriginal (Indigenous) person. Thus, to receive full consideration, candidates should complete and submit a self-identification form as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program (https://apply.laps.yorku.ca). The form can also be found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form.

York University acknowledges its presence on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations. The area known as Tkaronto has been care taken by the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Huron-Wendat. It is now home to many First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities. We acknowledge the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is subject of the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement to peaceably share and care for the Great Lakes region. York University supports Indigenous research and education through its Indigenous Framework for York University, the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services, the Indigenous Council, and Skennen'kó:wa Gamig, or the House of Great Peace, a space for Indigenous faculty, staff, and students. York is committed to fostering understanding of, respect for and connections with Indigenous communities; and the University is working to support the recruitment and success of Indigenous undergraduate and graduate students, the integration of Indigenous cultures, approaches and perspectives into curricular offerings and research, collaboration with Indigenous communities, and recruitment and retention of Indigenous faculty and staff.

Our university is committed to providing an inviting, rich and supportive work, study and research environment to its Indigenous students and Faculty members, not just through the allyship of its current faculty members, but also through structures such as the York University's Centre for Indigenous Student Services (CISS) and the newly formed Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Languages, which are guided by The Indigenous Framework for York University: A Guide to Action. For more information on these guidelines, please see: https://indigenous.info.yorku.ca/framework/.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmativeaction/work-authorization-form.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 1, 2022

Application, including a cover letter, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, teaching evaluations and three confidential letters of reference, may be uploaded to https://apply.laps.yorku.ca beginning on October 20, 2021.

Questions may be directed to Professor Elicia Clements, Chair of the Department of Humanities, at humadmin@yorku.ca (Subject: Indigenous Studies: Ogwehonwe Language and Culture Position).

Posting End Date: January 1, 2022