Job Description

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This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant Professor, in accordance with the , and will receive a comprehensive .
The Augustana Campus/Faculty of the University of Alberta is seeking an Indigenous scholar for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor for an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. This is an open disciplinary search, meaning any candidate from the sciences, social sciences, humanities, or fine arts is encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to scholars whose research program engages with Indigenous Nations and communities, and their wisdom, cultures, experiences or knowledge systems. In addition to teaching courses and conducting research in their academic discipline, the successful candidate will teach Indigenous Studies courses, such as Introduction to Indigenous Studies (AUIND 101) and Selected Topics in Indigenous Studies (AUIND 300).
In accordance with the , Braiding Past, Present, and Future, sections 10 and 12, and in response to Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Augustana seeks to increase the number of Indigenous scholars within the Faculty while supporting them to build successful careers. Therefore, selection is limited to Indigenous Peoples of Canada who identify as First Nation, Metis, or Inuit. Candidates are encouraged to share how their connections to Indigenous communities inform their teaching, research, scholarly, and/or artistic activities.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at the Augustana Campus in Camrose.
Working at the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and the Metis Homeland, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nation, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries, learning together, and building relationships that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
Working for the Augustana Campus
The Augustana Campus on the traditional land of the Maskwacis Nehiyawak, Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina Nations, the Metis, and other Indigenous peoples. The Campus is located on Treaty 6 territory and the Metis Homeland in the City of Camrose, 90 kilometres southeast of Edmonton, 10 kilometres north of the historic Metis Laboucane Settlement, and 60 kilometres northeast of the reserve-based community of Maskwacis. Indigenous initiatives on campus include the Wahkohtowin Lodge, a space for Indigenous students and community members, Indigenous course programming, and an Indigenous Speaker Series. The Campus is working to expand Indigenous course offerings and increase Indigenous student enrolment.
Situated in the rural parklands of central Alberta, the campus is home to approximately 900 students. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs offered by the Augustana Faculty and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Augustana Campus provides a distinctive learning experience characterized by close connections among students, staff, and faculty, as well as numerous opportunities for student participation in community projects, field trips, varsity athletics, clubs, and campus organizations. Students benefit from a small-campus environment while earning a degree from one of Canada's leading universities.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to a Department Chair, the position will include the following responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in undergraduate courses in one or more of our undergraduate academic programs, including a mix of courses from their academic discipline and Indigenous studies courses.
• Design course syllabi, create course materials, evaluate student performance, prepare exams or evaluation tools and assign grades.
• Demonstrate scholarship and remain current in the discipline or profession by keeping class material relevant to the needs of students.
• Maintain an active research program or creative practice. We welcome complementary expertise in community-engaged research.
• Provide service to the university and the community through committees, programs and initiatives that weave together the life of the Augustana campus with constituencies in the region and beyond.

Qualifications:

• A PhD, or equivalent, that is completed (or near completion) before the start date of this position.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Evidence of an emerging program of academic research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of citizenship, membership, or belonging in a First Nation, Inuit, or Metis community.

Application Instructions
Please submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Dossier (including a teaching statement, sample course materials, and, if available, teaching evaluations)
• Research Statement (outlining current and future research interests)
• Names and contact information for three references

Candidates are encouraged, but not required, to submit a self-identification narrative/story of their Indigenous lived experience.
About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: Located in Camrose on Treaty 6 territory, offers a unique learning experience rooted in the liberal arts and embedded in rural Alberta. Home to approximately 900 students, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Augustana Faculty and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Augustana provides close-knit, supportive learning environments with extensive opportunities for student engagement in athletics, clubs, and campus life-delivering a small-campus experience with a world-class degree.

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