Assistant Professor- Indigenous Health - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto
Description
Date Posted: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: 04/23/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 32595
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Centre for Indigenous Studies
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The Centre for Indigenous Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Indigenous Health and Indigenous Ecology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024.
Preference will be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a variety of terms that potential candidates may use to self-identify, the University uses the term "Indigenous" in this search, which forms part of the U of T Response to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, to encompass the people of Turtle Island, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian people.
This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.
Candidates must have their Ph.D. degree in hand at time of application in Indigenous Studies, Health Studies, Environmental Studies or a related field, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests speak to the health impacts of settler colonialism on the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island, including issues of intergenerational trauma and cultural resiliency; and who will complement and enhance our existing . The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, a strong record in Indigenous research methodologies and ethical engagement and collaboration with Indigenous communities, organizations, and institutions and strong endorsements from referees.
Candidates should have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. A demonstrated record of experience and engagement, including relationship-building, long-standing relationships, and work with community leaders and Elders/Knowledge Keepers, is required. Candidates must also demonstrate long-term experience and ethical engagement with Indigenous organizations and institutions and evidence of understanding the importance of consensus-building relationships. Engagement with Indigenous communities will be demonstrated through reference letters and other application materials. Responsibilities include teaching large and small undergraduate courses in Indigenous Studies.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Building upon the expertise of our faculty and the extensive resources of the University, the Centre for Indigenous Studies houses an interdisciplinary program within the Faculty of Arts & Science and is uniquely positioned to nurture critical scholarship and teaching. We draw faculty members and students from across the world and are situated in one of the most diverse metropolitan regions in North America, on the traditional land of many Indigenous nations, including the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca (Haudenosaunee), and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below.