Simon Fraser University, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies

Assistant Professor

The Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (GSWS) at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Global Indigeneity at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 15, 2023.

The ideal candidate will have:

• research expertise in scholarship on gender and/or sexuality as they relate to Indigenous issues in a global, transregional, or diasporic framework
• research training grounded in Indigenous epistemologies and/or theories and methodologies from Indigenous Studies
• research interest in fields such as (but not limited to) Indigenous Data Justice, Environmental Justice, Indigenous Health, Indigenous Cultures and Languages, Global Indigenous Media, Global Indigenous Governance and Politics 
• demonstrated commitment to collaborative or place-based work with Indigenous issues and/or communities in (but not limited to) the Pacific, Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, or the Caribbean
• demonstrated commitment to decolonization and Indigenization practices
• a strong publication record and outstanding potential for research excellence
• evidence of inclusive pedagogy and excellent teaching skills in interdisciplinary settings
• the ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplinary fields in the social sciences and the humanities

The successful candidate will:

• have PhD in hand at the time of appointment
• enhance and expand the research strengths of the department
• develop the department’s core undergraduate curriculum in Global Indigeneity
• teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s research areas
• participate in service to the department, the university, and the broader community

Applications should include:

• a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s experience, qualifications, and interests for the position

• a complete CV
• the name, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information of three academic referees
• a 1-page research statement outlining the applicant’s research program
• no more than two samples of writing in the form of a published journal article or a book chapter and/or a 30-page unpublished manuscript
• a 1-page teaching statement on the applicant’s teaching philosophy
• sample syllabus of a relevant course

Applications should be addressed to Dr. Helen Leung, Department Chair, and submitted electronically to gswspost@sfu.ca.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled, with priority given to completed applications received prior to November 30, 2022.

Please consult the Department’s website at http://www.sfu.ca/gsws for information about the department and samples of courses currently taught in GSWS.

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie, and Kwikwetlem peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University’s three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

SFU is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, specifically Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This is a junior-faculty position. Only those eligible for appointment or promotion to the rank will be considered. This position is subject to the availability of funding.

Please consult the current Collective Agreement between SFU and SFU Faculty Association https://www.sfu.ca/content/dam/sfu/faculty-relations/collective-agreement/CA2019_2022.pdf and the SFU Faculty Relations website at http://www.sfu.ca/faculty-relations.html for detailed information about the terms and conditions of employment at SFU.

Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the  http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.html