Department of Indigenous Studies; Associate or Full Professor Tenured or Tenure-track

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full time; tenured or tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will join the Department of Indigenous Studies on the Saskatoon campus at the University of Saskatchewan. In this position, we are seeking a colleague with expertise in one of our four core areas of research and programming: Governance; Development; Gender; or History, Language and Culture to teach in the department both as part of the core program and in their area of specialty, to supervise graduate students, lead a nationally recognized research program, compete successfully for external funding, and assume formal and informal leadership opportunities in the department.

The Department of Indigenous Studies is situated within the College of Arts and Science and takes an interdisciplinary academic focus. We offer BA, BA Honours, MA, and PhD programs. A dynamic unit, we currently have 9 faculty members, including two research chairs, with additional associate and adjunct members from other departments and institutions. Indigenous Studies is dedicated to the development of applied and theoretical investigations of Indigenous concerns and strategic community-based research. It is also dedicated to servicing the Indigenous Studies content needs of other academic programs in the university on and off-campus. For more information on the Department, see artsandscience.usask.ca/indigenousstudies/ .

The College of Arts and Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. There are approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the College, and 300 faculty members, including 9 Canada Research Chairs. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community outreach and international opportunities.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 27,000.

There are eight Indigenous nations whose territories make up the province of Saskatchewan: Cree, Anishinaabeg, Lakota, Dakota, Nakoda, Dene, Saulteaux, and Métis. Saskatchewan is also home to many other Indigenous Peoples from across Canada and beyond. Collectively, Indigenous People make up 15.6% of the provincial population and almost 10% of the population of the city of Saskatoon.

We are seeking candidates who have an established research program in the field of Indigenous Studies and demonstrated excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ideal candidate would hold a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or above, have a record of commitment to advancing the discipline of Indigenous Studies, demonstrated experience and interest in mentorship and leadership, and provide evidence of a positive working relationship with Indigenous peoples and communities. Preference will be given to those whose research area fits broadly in our four core areas of Governance; Development; Gender; or History, Language and Culture in Indigenous Studies, and those with a demonstrated aptitude for leadership.

Salary bands for this position for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows: Associate Professor: $120,099 to $140,253; and Professor $140,253 to $163,766.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Interested candidates must submit, as a single pdf document, via email: a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; research and teaching statement (3 pages max), and a statement of leadership philosophy (2 pages max), to:

Kenneth Wilson, Acting Head

Department of Indigenous Studies

117 Science Place

College of Arts and Science

University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK  S7N 5C8

Telephone: (306) 966-4418
Email: [email protected]

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin April 5, 2024; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.

Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 2/21/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled