Paul R. MacPherson Chair in Indigenous Studies

McMaster University’s Indigenous Studies Program invites applications from Indigenous scholars of international reputation, established prominence, or dynamic promise for the Paul R. MacPherson Chair in Indigenous Studies, effective July 1, 2012.

The role of the Chair will be to contribute significantly to the body of scholarship in Indigenous knowledge, with particular emphasis on the importance of strengthening and preserving Hodinohsó:ni  knowledge, languages, culture and history. We seek a candidate who holds a PhD (or equivalent) and has an outstanding record of collaborative community partnerships, teaching, and research accomplishments.

The successful candidate will maintain a vigorous program of research, be an active contributor to the Deyohahá:ge Indigenous Knowledge Centre at Six Nations Polytechnic, serve as a leading researcher and teacher in the Indigenous Studies Program, and be appointed to an appropriate academic department at the University (For a full list of departments, see the McMaster website at http://www.mcmaster.ca/home.cfm ). Candidates must have direct experience with, as well as demonstrated knowledge of, traditional Hodinohsó:ni culture and values. Knowledge of an Indigenous language is also an asset.

All applications shall include in paper or electronic (Word or PDF) format: a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of community partnerships, research and teaching interests, and the names of two community and two academic referees addressed to:

Paul R. MacPherson Chair in Indigenous Studies
c/o Peter Smith, AVP Academic
McMaster University
1280 Main St. W.,
Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1
Canada

Email: avpacad@mcmaster.ca

All application materials should be received on or before January 15, 2012.