Job Description

Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Contemporary Indigenous Art (Assistant/Associate Professor)
Department of Visual Art and Art History, School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design

Date Posted: September 12, 2023
Application Deadline: November 15, 2023

The Department of Visual Art and Art History in the School of the Arts, Media, Performance &
Design of York University invites highly qualified applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
(CRC) for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Contemporary Indigenous Art. This
appointment is contingent upon a successful nomination to the Canada Research Chairs
progr at the Tier 2 level. This is a tenure-track
appointment to the Professorial Stream to commence July 1, 2024.

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program seeks to attract outstanding researchers for
careers at Canadian universities. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars
(i.e., within 10 years of attaining their highest degree at the time of nomination, with
consideration for career breaks) who have the acknowledged potential to lead their field of
research. Appointment to a Tier 2 Chair is for five years, is renewable once, and comes with
enhanced research support from the program. Applicants who are more than 10 years from
their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, including maternity leave, extended sick
leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair
assessed through the program\'s Please see t for
further eligibility details.
York acknowledges the potential impact of various life circumstances (e.g., illness, disability,
caregiving, family commitments) on a candidate\'s record of research and other achievements.
Candidates are encouraged to describe such circumstances and their impact in their
application. This information will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment
process.
Recognizing the underrepresentation of Indigenous women and Indigenous gender minorities
among CRCs, this position is open only to qualified researchers who indicate on the Affirmative
Action self-identification form (see below) that they identify both as Indigenous peoples of
Canada (i.e., First Nations, Inuit, M\xc3\xa9tis) and as women or gender non-conforming (e.g.,
genderfluid, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, trans man, trans woman). The appointment is part of the
University\'s Affirmative Action program, which is based on the special program provisions of
the Ontario Human Rights Code.

York University is committed to providing an inviting, rich and supportive work, study and
research environment to Indigenous students, staff and faculty members. This includes:
cultivating understanding of, respect for and connections with Indigenous communities;
integrating Indigenous cultures, approaches and perspectives into curricular offerings and
research; collaborating with Indigenous communities; and supporting the recruitment and
success of Indigenous students, staff and faculty members. These efforts are guided by the
Associate Vice-President Indigenous Initiatives, the Indigenous Council, and include for
Indigenous faculty, staff, and students.

Recognizing that contemporary Indigenous research and scholarship tends to exceed the
traditional categories of studies and studio practice, this position is designed as a research
position informed by an expansive approach to studies, research/creation and the
interconnections among Indigenous practices in the arts. The ideal candidate will be an
Indigenous scholar and practitioner who challenges the traditional scholarship model through
an expansive approach to research and knowledge generation. We are open to a diverse range
of expertise and expression, including knowledge and practice in one or more areas related to
contemporary Indigenous art: museum and curatorial practices; community-engaged work;
public art; hybrid curatorial practices; critical race theory; settler
colonial/postcolonial/decolonial studies; gender and queer theory; visual/material culture
theory, among others.

Under the Indigenous Framework for York University the candidate will contribute to the
support of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit research and scholarship to build a more inclusive
university environment that values the plurality of Indigenous knowledge and scholarship
among students, faculty, and the university community.

The of York University is one of the leaders in art
history and art practice in Canada. Recent renovations of undergraduate studio spaces,
expansion of the MFA studios, and a visual art study centre are contributing to the growth of
the department. The department is committed to teaching critical issues in art and art history,
and to the ongoing development of programs in all studies and studio areas. York is a leading
international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change.
Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are
preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can
make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
Candidate Qualifications1:

• Degree: PhD/ PhD near completion by the appointment\'s start, or PhD equivalent such as

an MFA with a substantial record of professional experience, with a focus on Contemporary
Indigenous Art is required.

• Scholarship:

o A coherent and well-articulated program of research/research creation and/or
professional practice and specialization in Contemporary Indigenous Art which may

Determined by the hiring unit and York University, not the CRC program.
include museum/curatorial, community engaged practices, public art, hybrid cultural
practices, critical race theory, settler colonial/postcolonial/decolonial studies, gender
and queer theory, and visual/material culture theory.
o A record or evident promise of generating innovative, substantive, rigorous, and
externally funded research and/or research creation.
o A record or evident promise of making influential contributions and demonstrating
excellence in the field of visual arts through publication/presentation in significant
journals/venues in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades;
and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.

• Teaching:

o A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students as
demonstrated through the teaching statement; teaching evaluations; and evidence of
teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas
such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning.
o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the
position will involve graduate teaching and supervision.
Additional:
o The candidate will be responsible for researching and developing courses building on
Indigenous knowledges, cultures, and pedagogies. The successful candidate will teach,
supervise, and mentor students at the BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels, commit to departmental
and university service, and engage with York\'s broad university community.

Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.
• York is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender

and sexual diversity, in its community. Details of the AA Program, which applies to women,
members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who
identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be fo or by contacting Christal Chapman, EDI Program
Manag 416-736-5713).

• York welcomes and employs scholars from all over the world. All qualified candidates are

encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous
peoples of Canada will be given priority.

• York has a pol and is

committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and expanding the accessibility of
the workplace to persons with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation are
invited to contact Rose Le Coche, Committee/Administrative Secreta

Application Process:

• Due date for completed applications: November 15, 2023
• Required materials: 1) current CV; 2) a letter of application; 3) a statement of research and

teaching interests; 4) a current portfolio and/or evidence of research; 5) teaching
evaluations; and 6) the names and contact information for three professional references.

• Provide required information regarding your Canadian work status and optional self-

identification for Affirmative Action purposes as part of the online application.

• Direct questions about the position to Rose Le Coche, Committee/Administrative Secretary,

• Submit materials: at

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