Faculty of Education (Indigenous Education and Curriculum and Instruction) Assistant Teaching Professor

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The Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria acknowledges with respect the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

The Departments of Indigenous Education and Curriulum and Instruction at the University of Victoria invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position, to commence July 1, 2024.

The candidate's qualifications, experience, overall market demand, discipline, and the unit appointed to will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,362 - $135,511. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples. Our search committee will review the pool of applications from those who self-identify with this designated group. Candidates from this group must self-identify in their cover letter to be considered for this position.

Preference is to be given to qualified Indigenous Scholars from the following, in order of priority:

a) lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ nations and communities;

b) Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwaka’wakw nations and communities on Vancouver Island and beyond, including cross-border communities;

c) North American Indigenous nations and communities; and

d) Global Indigenous communities.

Please clearly identify the above in your application package.

Requirements

We are seeking a colleague who can contribute to teaching, research, and service in Indigenous education and language revitalization as well as in curriculum and instruction.

What we are looking for (success criteria):

• A PhD or EdD in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education, Educational Studies, or a related field by the time of the appointment;
• Knowledge and experience in the area of Indigenous Education. Preferred specializations include indigenizing teacher education and Indigenous language revitalization;
• Ability to contribute to teaching and supervision in the area of Indigenous Language Revitalization, Reclamation, Maintenance and additional areas of Teacher Education (e.g., Arts Education, Mathematics Education, Language and Literacy);
• Applied knowledge of Indigenous pedagogies and methodologies;
• Contributions to decolonization and Indigenous community resurgence;
• Commitment to collegiality and collaborative, community-engaged scholarship and teaching;
• Successful university level teaching and mentorship.

Additional criteria (not required but an asset):

• Commitment to learning, speaking and teaching an Indigenous language;
• Indigenous ancestry with lived experience in Indigenous communities, cultures and traditions;
• Commitment to enacting inclusive practices within diverse populations;
• Evidence of successful classroom teaching experience at the elementary, middle and/or high school level;
• Interest/experience in working in cross-disciplinary teaching and/or research teams.

Related links

Information about the Department of Indigenous Education and its programs can be found on the Department's website at https://www.uvic.ca/education/future/indigenous/

Information about the Department of Curriculul and Instruction and its programs can be found on the Department's website at https://www.uvic.ca/education/curriculum/index.php

Additional information

The University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. Vital impact drives the UVic sense of purpose. As an internationally renowned teaching and research hub, we tackle essential issues that matter to people, places and the planet. Situated in the Pacific Rim, our location breeds a profound passion for exploration. Defined by its edges, this extraordinary environment inspires us to defy boundaries, discover, and innovate in exciting ways. It’s different here, naturally and by design. We live, learn, work and explore on the edge of what’s next—for our planet and its peoples. Our commitment to research-inspired dynamic learning and vital impact make this Canada’s most extraordinary environment for discovery and innovation. Experience the edge of possibilities for yourself.

The successful applicants will join a collegial, vibrant department of Indigenous Education led by Indigenous faculty and supported by dedicated staff. The Indigenous Education team is committed to working with Indigenous communities and campus partners to develop high quality and responsive educational programs and research. Curriculum and Instruction is a dynamic department committed to promoting the diverse interests and expertise of its faculty. Department members engage in a broad range of multidisciplinary and collaborative research and are dedicated to providing exemplary teaching for learners. In addition to undergraduate teacher education programs, the department offers a Minor in Education, Master of Education, Master of Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy programs. Faculty are also active in service to the university and larger community.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement . Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association .

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Contact information

Please include the following in your application package:

• A cover letter (maximum 2-pages);
• Current curriculum vitae;
• 1-page statement of teaching interests, orientation, and philosophy;
• 1-page statement of research interests, orientation, and philosophy; and the
• Names of two academic and/or area-related referees.

Contact information
For questions regarding the position, please contact Jean-Paul Restoule, Chair of the Department of Indigenous Education via email ([email protected] ) or phone (250-721-7826).

Please send applications (electronic only, in pdf or Word) to:

Dr. Jean-Paul Restoule
Chair, Department of Indigenous Education
University of Victoria
PO Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2
Canada
(250) 721-7826
[email protected]

Application deadline
February 23, 2024
Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity , and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire search candidates who are Indigenous.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at [email protected] . Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.