Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Anishinaabemowin Language

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Assistant Professor, Instructing Stream – Anishinaabemowin Language

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College of Toronto

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Date Posted: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: 04/23/2024, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 33853
Job Class: College – Instructing Stream (persevering with)
College/Division: College of Arts & Science
Division: Centre for Indigenous Research
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:The Centre for Indigenous Research within the College of Arts and Science on the College of Toronto invitations functions for a full-time educating stream place within the space of Anishinaabemowin Language and Tradition. The appointment shall be on the rank of Assistant Professor, Instructing Stream with an anticipated begin date of July 1, 2024.Desire shall be given to candidates who self-identify as Indigenous. Recognizing that there are a number of phrases that potential candidates could use to self-identify, the College makes use of the time period “Indigenous” on this search, which kinds a part of the U of T Response to Canada’s Fact and Reconciliation Fee, to embody the individuals of Turtle Island, together with those that determine as First Nations, Métis, Inuk (Inuit), Alaska Native, Native American, and Native Hawaiian individuals.This search aligns with the College’s dedication to strategically and proactively promote variety amongst our group members ( ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and different Racialized communities have skilled inequities which have developed traditionally and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from these communities to use.Candidates will need to have at the very least a Grasp’s diploma or equal (e.g. mixture of academic {and professional} expertise) in Indigenous Research or a cognate self-discipline, by the point of appointment. A PhD in the identical space by the point of appointment, or shortly thereafter, is most popular. Candidates will need to have a demonstrated file of excellence in educating. We search candidates whose educating pursuits complement and improve our current . Candidates will need to have experience educating Anishinaabemowin in a level granting program, together with lecture preparation and supply, curriculum growth, and growth of on-line materials/lectures. Moreover, candidates should possess a demonstrated dedication to wonderful pedagogical practices and a demonstrated curiosity in teaching-related scholarly actions. Candidates will need to have fluency or close to fluency in a number of Anishinaabemowin dialects and information of Anishinaabemowin grammar, together with information of historic and modern Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Metis) points, together with beliefs, traditions, cultures, politics, histories, values, and languages. Group engagement and participation in language revitalization work are additionally required. Precedence shall be given to candidates who’ve an oral proficiency degree of a minimal of “Superior-Low” on the ACTFL proficiency scale ( ) or equal.Proof of excellence in educating and a dedication to wonderful pedagogical inquiry may be demonstrated by educating accomplishments, awards and accolades, displays at vital conferences, the educating file submitted as a part of the appliance (with required supplies outlined under) in addition to robust letters of reference.Wage shall be commensurate with {qualifications} and expertise.Constructing upon the experience of our school and the in depth assets of the College, the Centre for Indigenous Research homes an interdisciplinary program throughout the College of Arts & Science and is uniquely positioned to nurture essential scholarship and educating. We draw school members and college students from internationally and are located in one of the vital various metropolitan areas in North America, on the standard land of many Indigenous nations, together with the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca (Haudenosaunee), and the Mississaugas of the Credit score.All certified candidates are invited to use on-line by clicking the hyperlink under. Candidates should submit a canopy letter; a present curriculum vitae; and a whole educating file which features a educating assertion, pattern syllabi and course supplies, and educating evaluations. Fairness and variety are important to tutorial excellence. We search candidates who worth variety and whose educating and repair bear out our dedication to fairness. Candidates are due to this fact additionally requested to submit a 1-2 web page assertion of contributions to fairness and variety, which could cowl matters akin to (however not restricted to): educating that includes a give attention to underrepresented communities, the event of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of scholars from underrepresented teams.Candidates should present the title and speak to data of three references, together with at the very least one who can handle the candidate’s direct Indigenous group engagement. Candidates should prepare to have three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and dated) despatched straight by the referee through e-mail to by the deadline. Reference letters needs to be addressed to Professor Susan Hill, Director, Centre for Indigenous Research. At the very least one reference letter should primarily handle the candidate’s educating.PLEASE NOTE: This search is just not utilizing the College’s computerized solicitation and assortment performance for reference letters.Submission pointers may be discovered at . Your CV and canopy letter needs to be uploaded into the devoted fields. Please mix further utility supplies into one or two information in PDF/MS Phrase format. When you have any questions on this place, please contact .All utility supplies, together with latest reference letters, should be obtained by April twenty third, 2024.All certified candidates are inspired to use; nevertheless, Canadians and everlasting residents shall be given precedence.Variety Assertion
The College of Toronto embraces Variety and is constructing a tradition of belonging that will increase our capability to successfully handle and serve the pursuits of our world group. We strongly encourage functions from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized individuals, girls, individuals with disabilities, and folks of various sexual and gender identities. We worth candidates who’ve demonstrated a dedication to fairness, variety and inclusion and acknowledge that various views, experiences, and experience are important to strengthening our tutorial mission.As a part of your utility, you can be requested to finish a quick Variety Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any data straight associated to you is confidential and can’t be accessed by search committees or human assets employees. Outcomes shall be aggregated for institutional planning functions. For extra data, please see .Accessibility Assertion
The College strives to be an equitable and inclusive group, and proactively seeks to extend variety amongst its group members. Our values relating to fairness and variety are linked with our unwavering dedication to excellence within the pursuit of our tutorial mission.The College is dedicated to the ideas of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we attempt to make our recruitment, evaluation and choice processes as accessible as doable and supply lodging as required for candidates with disabilities.In case you require any lodging at any level in the course of the utility and hiring course of, please contact .

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Toronto, ON

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Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:08:40 GMT

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