Job Description

Support our northern and Indigenous learners to i,ourish, grow, and blossom into our leaders of tomorrow by joining our faculty in Indigenous Governance.

Acknowledging that we live and work in the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dan First Nation and the Ta'an Kwach'an Council.

The Indigenous Governance Degree (IGD) program at Yukon University invites Indigenous candidates to apply for up to three permanent faculty positions in the program, subject to budgetary approval. The positions will begin May 1, 2023, though some flexibility in start date is possible.

Building from the courage and resolve of Yukon First Nations in trailblazing self-government agreements, Yukon University's Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Governance program is the irst degree program to be created and oiEURered fully in northern Canada.

Developed in strong collaboration with the 14 Yukon First Nations, the curriculum weaves western and Indigenous worldviews to explore perspectives on the evolution of Indigenous self-determination in Yukon, Canada and internationally.

First oiEURered in 2018, this ground-breaking program is the culmination of years of meaningful partnership and collaboration with Yukon First Nations. It aims to build northern leadership capacity by providing students with the values, knowledge and skills to work collaboratively within the unique governance landscape of the North.

Successful candidates will have a completed (or near completed) doctoral degree in any area related to Indigenous governance. Other related backgrounds such as economic development, Indigenous studies, law, or community and organizational development would also be considered. There may be consideration given to candidates who hold a PhD equivalent (typically a LLM/MPA/MA) with a substantial record of professional experience in Canada in Indigenous governance, public or administrative law, public administration, and/or equity and anti-racism policy.

As a faculty member, you will be a mentor to students, building their conidence and capacity, and supporting them to recognize their full potential. Successful candidates will also have research experience in any of the above ields, preferably in partnership with Indigenous, northern, or remote communities, and previous experience in the delivery of undergraduate degree programs and courses.

The successful candidates will have demonstrated excellence, or potential for excellence, in teaching and research. Prior experience in any of the following will be considered assets: teaching Indigenous students and/or students in remote communities, curriculum development and program assessment, teaching through distance-education technologies, teaching in an adult-education environment.

This position will include a combination of research, teaching, and service (to their department, the university, the community, and the profession). This role is in-person. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Learn more about us!

At Yukon University, we are shaped by our shared values and northern identity. We commit to being a welcoming, collegial and innovative learning community that is dedicated to promoting lifelong learning. We benefit Yukon, the North, Canada, and the world by creating, preserving, and communicating knowledge through our teaching, research and scholarship.

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Life in the North is wild. It is challenging. It is demanding. It inspires a sense of resilience and resourcefulness. To learn more about what Yukon has to offer, check out this link:

In your application, please include

• A cover letter
• CV
• Statement of research interests
• Teaching philosophy and interests
• Evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness (may include teaching evaluations, teaching dossier).
• Applicants are encouraged to outline relevant non-academic experience, such as advocacy work or other engagement with Indigenous politics and political systems, as well as future for building connections between the university and Indigenous communities.

Applicants should arrange for three individuals, including both academic and Indigenous community connections, to provide letters of recommendation electronically to the address below.

For additional information please contact:

Ernie Prokopchuk

Interim Dean, Applied Science and Management

Email: eprokopchuk@yukonu.ca

Phone: 867-668-8700

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.