Position description
The Indigenous and Canadian Studies Programs at Mount Allison University invites applications for a one-year sabbatical replacement position in Indigenous Studies at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor. The ideal candidate will be able to offer courses at the 2000 and 3000 level such as Indigenous Canada, and Aboriginal Politics and Law. Additionally, the candidate will be able to develop and offer courses within their fields of interest and specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to teach five 3-credit courses at all undergraduate levels. The Program prefers candidates who will be on campus in Sackville.
The committee recognizes and values the significance of Indigenous education and its function within the diversity of career pathways that contribute to a candidate’s growth as an Indigenous scholar. Candidates who have undertaken an Indigenous path to education as well as those who have pursued a path through academia will be considered for the position.
A complete application should consist of the following:
- a letter of application
- a Curriculum Vitae
- a statement that identifies them as an Indigenous person, as expressed by their relationship to a recognized Indigenous community or their personal or family narrative that describes their past and current relationship to such a community
- a Teaching Dossier (i.e. teaching philosophy, sample course outlines, and (if available) evidence of teaching effectiveness)
- names of three referees/references
- one letter of reference from an Indigenous Elder, Indigenous community, or Indigenous research partner.
Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Complete applications should be sent electronically to:
Dr. Andrew Nurse
c/o Brittany Jones
Chair of the Search Committee
bjones@mta.ca
Any questions can be directed to Andrew Nurse at anurse@mta.ca
Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.