Indigenous Studies

Employment Opportunities

Academic Posting in the Faculty of Social Sciences

Indigenous Studies Program

Contractually Limited Appointment, Lecturer or Assistant Professor Level

The Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University invites applications for a three-year contractually limited appointment at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor level to begin January 1, 2013. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching expertise in Haudenosaunee languages, knowledge and traditions.

Since its inception, the Indigenous Studies Program has incorporated a very unique teaching structure of Indigenous knowledge which involves many Native peoples and Elders. This unique perspective assists all students from various cultures and backgrounds in learning about the history and lives of Aboriginal people within an Indigenous perspective.

The successful candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field. They will teach at the undergraduate level in the Indigenous Studies program.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, three letters of reference, a curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching philosophy, sample course outlines, teaching evaluations, and a portfolio of relevant work. All documentation submitted in support of your application becomes the property of the University and is not returnable. Please submit applications to:

Dr. Peter Smith
Associate Vice-President, Academic
McMaster University
1280 Main St. West, UH 203
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
Canada

Applications received by September 1, 2012 will be assured of full consideration. Applicants should arrange for the three letters of reference to be sent directly to the address above.

Originally posted August 3rd 2012 at http://www.mcmaster.ca/vpacademic/ISPCLA.html

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The Indigenous Studies Program is currently looking for qualified individuals to teach four (4) different courses within the program for the upcoming academic year (September 2012 to April 2013).

Deadline for applications is July 25th 2012. For full details please see the entire job postings here.

Fall Term (September 2012 to December 2012)

- Indigenous Studies 1A03: Introduction to Indigenous Studies

Winter Term (January 2013 to April 2013)

- Indigenous Studies 1AA3: Introduction to Contemporary Indigenous Studies

- Indigenous Studies 3K03: Indigenous Human Rights

- Indigenous Studies 3T03: Haudenosaunee Oral Traditions, Narrative and Culture

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Note: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority for these positions. McMaster University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.