University of the Fraser Valley, Department of History
Assistant Professor, Indigenous History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | British Columbia, Canada |
Position: | Assistant Professor |
The College of Arts at the University of the Fraser Valley is seeking applicants for a permanent, tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. This position prioritizes Coast Salish History, as well as Indigenous rights and title, settler colonialism, and the history of Indigenous people in British Columbia and Canada, and is centred on scholars with teaching expertise and a research program centering Indigenous peoples and Indigenous priorities.
The candidate will be required to demonstrate that they have existing, trusting, and respectful academic relations with Coast Salish communities, or that they have a track record in building such relationships with other Indigenous communities that they will be able to replicate and reproduce with Coast Salish communities (and especially with the Stó:lo).
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in making connections between Indigenous knowledge systems and curricula in the field of History. They will have an expertise in the history of settler colonialism.
The successful candidate will teach existing Indigenous courses within the History program, such as the first-year course on the history of the Stó:lo, and an upper-level class on the history of residential schools. They will also be expected to develop and teach courses on the history of Indigenous peoples and settler colonialism in BC and Canada.
The successful candidate will be involved in the development and delivery of courses on various aspects of Indigenous ways of knowing and history in local, regional, and national contexts.
The successful candidate will recognize how local Indigenous knowledges are being preserved and promoted, and how settler colonialism continues to pose challenges for Indigenous people as they work towards exercising their Aboriginal rights and title. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ways that their scholarly and pedagogical practice can contribute to the growing body of work in Indigenous History and Settler Colonial Studies. They will actively develop and nurture connections with Stó:lo community members and organizations, and engage Indigenous community members in the work of the university.
The successful candidate will have the skills and experience mentoring Indigenous students. They will be well aware of the distinct strengths that Indigenous students bring to campus, as well as the unique challenges facing Indigenous students that complicate their student experiences. Additionally, the successful applicant will have a demonstrated collegial, responsive, and responsible approach to Indigenization and Reconciliation.
Successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred, but we will consider candidates early in their academic teaching career or candidates with non-conventional academic journeys relating to pedagogy. Applicants should demonstrate experience in supporting students from a range of cultural and national backgrounds in their classes, but also extending to out-of-classroom learning experiences, and sustaining (or developing) a successful program of community-engaged scholarship.
The successful candidate will have an active on-campus presence and will contribute to making the campus a dynamic space for creating and sharing knowledge. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid grounding in Indigenous research methodologies. The successful applicant will have experience working in team situations, will possess strong communication and leadership skills, will be able to contribute to curriculum development, and will have a commitment to interdisciplinarity and enthusiasm for innovative teaching and scholarly practices within a liberal arts context. They will be expected to engage actively in university and community service.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a doctorate from a recognized/accredited post-secondary institution in History or be near completion.
Other requirements for this position include a demonstrated commitment to successful undergraduate teaching, scholarly research, and department/school service.
Applicants must submit the following through the online application portal:
- Cover letter
- CV (please indicate eligibility to work legally in Canada)
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Sample research writing (eg. dissertation chapter or peer reviewed article), or statement on current scholarship and research program
- Recent student evaluations
- Three letters of reference*
*Applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of reference to be submitted on their behalf to careers@ufv.ca citing both the Job ID and the candidate name.
Application Deadline: March 17, 2023
Contact: |
Dr. Scott Sheffield |
Website: | None |
Primary Category: | Indigenous Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Local History |
Posting Date: | 02/22/2023 |
Closing Date | 03/17/2023 |